US Bridges

2nd St. Ramp over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under

Poor

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.1 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 183640000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,061 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd St. Ramp over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd St. Ramp 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 1,061 ft (323.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2nd St. Ramp
CrossesI-244 & BNSF R.R. under
Location5.1 MI N I-44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15109, -96.00189
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,061 ft (323.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
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$9.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd St. Ramp over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under built?

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

What condition is 2nd St. Ramp over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd St. Ramp over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2nd St. Ramp over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 1,061 ft (323.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd St. Ramp over I-244 & BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.