US Bridges

I-444 over Detroit & 13 St. under

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Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.07 MI N SH 51 · Structure no. 200030000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
597 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-444 over Detroit & 13 St. under is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-444 over Detroit & 13 St. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,800 by 2042. The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-444
CrossesDetroit & 13 St. under
Location0.07 MI N SH 51
RouteInterstate 444
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.14311, -95.98097
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length597 ft (182 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2022)
Projected traffic36,800 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
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$7.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-444 over Detroit & 13 St. under built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-444 over Detroit & 13 St. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-444 over Detroit & 13 St. under carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-444 over Detroit & 13 St. under?

The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-444 over Detroit & 13 St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.