US Bridges

I-444 Ra.S-W& 7st over I-444 & 8 St. under

FairClosed to traffic

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1.5 MI N SH 51 · Structure no. 196360000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
660 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-444 Ra.S-W& 7st over I-444 & 8 St. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-444 Ra.S-W& 7st over I-444 & 8 St. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,200 by 2042. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-444 Ra.S-W& 7st
CrossesI-444 & 8 St. under
Location1.5 MI N SH 51
RouteInterstate 444
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15017, -95.97991
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2022)
Projected traffic51,200 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$7.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-444 Ra.S-W& 7st over I-444 & 8 St. under built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-444 Ra.S-W& 7st over I-444 & 8 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-444 Ra.S-W& 7st over I-444 & 8 St. under carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-444 Ra.S-W& 7st over I-444 & 8 St. under?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I-444 Ra.S-W& 7st over I-444 & 8 St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.