US Bridges

I-44 over 38th W.Ave. & Tsu R.R Un

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI E I-244 Jct. · Structure no. 194710000000000

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

About this bridge

I-44 over 38th W.Ave. & Tsu R.R Un is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 over 38th W.Ave. & Tsu R.R Un 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 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 23,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,840 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44
Crosses38th W.Ave. & Tsu R.R Un
Location0.2 MI E I-244 Jct.
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08921, -96.03593
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,650 (2022)
Projected traffic37,840 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over 38th W.Ave. & Tsu R.R Un built?

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

What condition is I-44 over 38th W.Ave. & Tsu R.R Un 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 over 38th W.Ave. & Tsu R.R Un carry?

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

How long is I-44 over 38th W.Ave. & Tsu R.R Un?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over 38th W.Ave. & Tsu R.R Un?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.