US Bridges

I-44 over Elwood & Ark. Riv. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .7 MI E JCT US 75 · Structure no. 203260000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,405 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over Elwood & Ark. Riv. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 over Elwood & Ark. Riv. 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 5 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,600 by 2042. The structure is 2,405 ft (733 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesElwood & Ark. Riv. under
Location.7 MI E JCT US 75
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08968, -95.99265
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,405 ft (733 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2022)
Projected traffic53,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$18.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over Elwood & Ark. Riv. under built?

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

What condition is I-44 over Elwood & Ark. Riv. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-44 over Elwood & Ark. Riv. under carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Elwood & Ark. Riv. under?

The structure is 2,405 ft (733 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over Elwood & Ark. Riv. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.