US Bridges

I-244 SB over Street & BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 4.8 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 176080000000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,048 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
31,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 SB over Street & BNSF R.R. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 SB over Street & BNSF R.R. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,160 by 2042. The structure is 1,048 ft (319.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-244 SB
CrossesStreet & BNSF R.R. under
Location4.8 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.14751, -96.00285
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,048 ft (319.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,350 (2022)
Projected traffic50,160 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 SB over Street & BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-244 SB over Street & BNSF R.R. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-244 SB over Street & BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 31,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 SB over Street & BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 1,048 ft (319.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 SB over Street & BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.