US Bridges

I-244 over Bike Path under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.5 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 180790000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 over Bike Path under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 over Bike Path 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,200 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-244
CrossesBike Path under
Location5.5 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15736, -96.00194
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2022)
Projected traffic47,200 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 over Bike Path under built?

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

What condition is I-244 over Bike Path 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 Bike Path under carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 over Bike Path under?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 over Bike Path under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.