US Bridges

I-44 over I-244 NB under

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Tulsa County, Oklahoma · I-44 & I-244 Jct. · Structure no. 194700000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over I-244 NB under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 over I-244 NB under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,840 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesI-244 NB under
LocationI-44 & I-244 Jct.
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08871, -96.03968
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,650 (2022)
Projected traffic37,840 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$7.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over I-244 NB under built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 over I-244 NB under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 over I-244 NB under carry?

About 23,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over I-244 NB under?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over I-244 NB under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.