US Bridges

I-244 Rmp to E.1st over I-444 under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.9 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 181280000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
357 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
72,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 Rmp to E.1st over I-444 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 Rmp to E.1st over I-444 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 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,200 by 2042. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-244 Rmp to E.1st
CrossesI-444 under
Location6.9 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15864, -95.98076
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,000 (2022)
Projected traffic115,200 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 Rmp to E.1st over I-444 under built?

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

What condition is I-244 Rmp to E.1st over I-444 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 Rmp to E.1st over I-444 under carry?

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 Rmp to E.1st over I-444 under?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 Rmp to E.1st over I-444 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.