US Bridges

I-444 Ramp over Houston Ave. under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI E JCT I-244 · Structure no. 180510000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-444 Ramp over Houston Ave. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-444 Ramp over Houston 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-444 Ramp
CrossesHouston Ave. under
Location0.4 MI E JCT I-244
RouteInterstate 444
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.14515, -95.99826
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating69.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2022)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-444 Ramp over Houston Ave. under built?

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

What condition is I-444 Ramp over Houston Ave. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-444 Ramp over Houston Ave. under carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-444 Ramp over Houston Ave. under?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns I-444 Ramp over Houston Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.