US Bridges

I-44 WB over Memorial Rd. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .7 MI E JCT SH-51 · Structure no. 254180000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 WB over Memorial Rd. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 WB over Memorial Rd. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,680 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 WB
CrossesMemorial Rd. under
Location.7 MI E JCT SH-51
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.12055, -95.88697
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2022)
Projected traffic47,680 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 WB over Memorial Rd. under built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 WB over Memorial 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 WB over Memorial Rd. under carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 WB over Memorial Rd. under?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 WB over Memorial Rd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.