US Bridges

Tisdale Expy N-E over I-244 WB E-S under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.7 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 181180000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tisdale Expy N-E over I-244 WB E-S under is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tisdale Expy N-E over I-244 WB E-S 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,200 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTisdale Expy N-E
CrossesI-244 WB E-S under
Location5.7 MI N I-44
RouteCity Street 11
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.16026, -96.00121
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2022)
Projected traffic47,200 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tisdale Expy N-E over I-244 WB E-S under built?

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

What condition is Tisdale Expy N-E over I-244 WB E-S 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 Tisdale Expy N-E over I-244 WB E-S under carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tisdale Expy N-E over I-244 WB E-S under?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tisdale Expy N-E over I-244 WB E-S under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.