US Bridges

I-444 WB Ramp over I-244 under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 4.7 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 183580000000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
520 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-444 WB Ramp over I-244 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-444 WB Ramp over I-244 under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,600 by 2042. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-444 WB Ramp
CrossesI-244 under
Location4.7 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 444
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.14586, -96.0014
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2022)
Projected traffic73,600 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 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$6.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-444 WB Ramp over I-244 under built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-444 WB Ramp over I-244 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-444 WB Ramp over I-244 under carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-444 WB Ramp over I-244 under?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I-444 WB Ramp over I-244 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.