US Bridges

I-244 Ramp E-N over 1st St. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.9 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 180610000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 Ramp E-N over 1st St. under is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I-244 Ramp E-N over 1st St. 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-244 Ramp E-N
Crosses1st St. under
Location6.9 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15938, -95.9796
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 Ramp E-N over 1st St. under built?

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

What condition is I-244 Ramp E-N over 1st St. 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 Ramp E-N over 1st St. under carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 Ramp E-N over 1st St. under?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 Ramp E-N over 1st St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.