US Bridges

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

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.6 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 183560000000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
409 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
33,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 over Sk & O R.R & Archer ST is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I-244 over Sk & O R.R & Archer ST in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 33,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,120 by 2042. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-244
CrossesSk & O R.R & Archer ST
Location6.6 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.16034, -95.9852
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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$5.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

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

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

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

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.