US Bridges

I-244 over 31st St. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 2.7 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 182530000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 over 31st St. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 over 31st St. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,400 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-244
Crosses31st St. under
Location2.7 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.11865, -96.00869
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2022)
Projected traffic110,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 over 31st St. under built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-244 over 31st St. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-244 over 31st St. under carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 over 31st St. under?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 over 31st St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.