US Bridges

I-444 Ramp E-N over S.W. Blvd. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI E JCT I-244 · Structure no. 183510000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-444 Ramp E-N over S.W. Blvd. under is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-444 Ramp E-N over S.W. Blvd. 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-444 Ramp E-N
CrossesS.W. Blvd. under
Location0.1 MI E JCT I-244
RouteInterstate 444
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.14713, -96.00187
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$4.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-444 Ramp E-N over S.W. Blvd. under built?

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

What condition is I-444 Ramp E-N over S.W. Blvd. 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-444 Ramp E-N over S.W. Blvd. under carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-444 Ramp E-N over S.W. Blvd. under?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-444 Ramp E-N over S.W. Blvd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.