US Bridges

1st St.To I-244 EB over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.2 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 183600000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
568 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st St.To I-244 EB over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st St.To I-244 EB over I-244 & BNSF R.R. 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1st St.To I-244 EB
CrossesI-244 & BNSF R.R. under
Location5.2 MI N I-44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15194, -96.00139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st St.To I-244 EB over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under built?

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

What condition is 1st St.To I-244 EB over I-244 & BNSF R.R. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 1st St.To I-244 EB over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 1st St.To I-244 EB over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 1st St.To I-244 EB over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.