US Bridges

I-244 over 48 St. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 187090000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 over 48 St. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 over 48 St. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,760 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-244
Crosses48 St. under
Location0.5 MI N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.0938, -96.03455
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2022)
Projected traffic15,760 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 over 48 St. under built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-244 over 48 St. 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 I-244 over 48 St. under carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 over 48 St. under?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 over 48 St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.