I-44 over Elwood & Ark. Riv. under
FairTulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI E Uf 75 · Structure no. 205800000000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,404 ft
- 25 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,950
- 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 1983 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 42 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 33,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,320 by 2042. The structure is 2,404 ft (732.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-44 over Elwood & Ark. Riv. under built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
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 33,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-44 over Elwood & Ark. Riv. under?
The structure is 2,404 ft (732.7 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.