US Bridges

Tisdale Expy over I-244 under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.7 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 181270000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tisdale Expy over I-244 under is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Tisdale Expy over I-244 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTisdale Expy
CrossesI-244 under
Location5.7 MI N I-44
RouteCity Street 11
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15979, -95.99988
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2022)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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$4.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tisdale Expy over I-244 under built?

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

What condition is Tisdale Expy over I-244 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 over I-244 under carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tisdale Expy over I-244 under?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tisdale Expy over I-244 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.