US Bridges

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

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI E I-244 Jct. · Structure no. 194790000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,200
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 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,920 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 53 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
Coordinates36.08869, -96.03636
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2022)
Projected traffic33,920 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$3.6 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 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 38th W.Ave. & Tsu R.R Un carry?

About 21,200 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 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.