US Bridges

I-244 E-S Ramp over I-444 NB under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.9 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 181100000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 E-S Ramp over I-444 NB under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 E-S Ramp over I-444 NB 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-244 E-S Ramp
CrossesI-444 NB under
Location6.9 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15851, -95.98022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 E-S Ramp over I-444 NB under built?

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

What condition is I-244 E-S Ramp over I-444 NB 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-244 E-S Ramp over I-444 NB under carry?

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

How long is I-244 E-S Ramp over I-444 NB under?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 E-S Ramp over I-444 NB under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.