US Bridges

I-244 over Archer St. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.3 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 182760000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 over Archer St. under is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-244 over Archer 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 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,200 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-244
CrossesArcher St. under
Location5.3 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.1547, -96.00102
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2022)
Projected traffic47,200 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 over Archer St. under built?

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

What condition is I-244 over Archer 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 June 2023.

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

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 over Archer St. under?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 over Archer St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.