US Bridges

I-44 over Tsu. R.R. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E US 75 · Structure no. 202940000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over Tsu. R.R. under is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-44 over Tsu. R.R. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 33,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,320 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesTsu. R.R. under
Location0.5 MI E US 75
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.09028, -95.99569
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,950 (2022)
Projected traffic54,320 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Tsu. R.R. under built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 over Tsu. R.R. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 over Tsu. R.R. under carry?

About 33,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Tsu. R.R. under?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over Tsu. R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.