US Bridges

I-244 Ramp over Sk & O R.R & Archer ST

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.6 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 183530000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 Ramp over Sk & O R.R & Archer ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 Ramp over Sk & O R.R & Archer ST 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-244 Ramp
CrossesSk & O R.R & Archer ST
Location6.6 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.16043, -95.98502
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2022)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 Ramp over Sk & O R.R & Archer ST built?

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

What condition is I-244 Ramp over Sk & O R.R & Archer ST 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 Ramp over Sk & O R.R & Archer ST carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 Ramp over Sk & O R.R & Archer ST?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 Ramp over Sk & O R.R & Archer ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.