US Bridges

I-244 EB over I-444 / BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.7 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 181450000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,036 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
33,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 EB over I-444 / BNSF R.R. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 EB over I-444 / BNSF R.R. 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 5 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 33,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,120 by 2042. The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-244 EB
CrossesI-444 / BNSF R.R. under
Location6.7 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15969, -95.98284
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,036 ft (315.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,200 (2022)
Projected traffic53,120 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$11.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 EB over I-444 / BNSF R.R. under built?

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

What condition is I-244 EB over I-444 / BNSF R.R. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-244 EB over I-444 / BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 33,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 EB over I-444 / BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 EB over I-444 / BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.