US Bridges

I-244 over Boulder Ave under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.9 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 180210000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 over Boulder Ave under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 over Boulder Ave under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 66,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,240 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-244
CrossesBoulder Ave under
Location5.9 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.16093, -95.99661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,400 (2022)
Projected traffic106,240 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 over Boulder Ave under built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-244 over Boulder Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-244 over Boulder Ave under carry?

About 66,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 over Boulder Ave under?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 over Boulder Ave under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.