US Bridges

I-44 EB over Sheridan Rd. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6 MI E JCT US 75 · Structure no. 249530000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 EB over Sheridan Rd. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 EB over Sheridan Rd. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,400 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 EB
CrossesSheridan Rd. under
Location6 MI E JCT US 75
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.10756, -95.90476
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2022)
Projected traffic58,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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$4.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 EB over Sheridan Rd. under built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 EB over Sheridan Rd. 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 EB over Sheridan Rd. under carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 EB over Sheridan Rd. under?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 EB over Sheridan Rd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.