US Bridges

I-444 Ramp N-E over I-244 NB under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 4.8 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 183570000000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-444 Ramp N-E over I-244 NB under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-444 Ramp N-E over I-244 NB under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-444 Ramp N-E
CrossesI-244 NB under
Location4.8 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.14574, -96.00161
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$5.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-444 Ramp N-E over I-244 NB under built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-444 Ramp N-E over I-244 NB 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 N-E over I-244 NB under carry?

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

How long is I-444 Ramp N-E over I-244 NB under?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-444 Ramp N-E over I-244 NB under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.