US Bridges

I-44 EB over Memorial Rd. under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .7 MI E JCT SH-51 · Structure no. 254190000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 EB over Memorial Rd. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 EB 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,120 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesI-44 EB
CrossesMemorial Rd. under
Location.7 MI E JCT SH-51
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates36.12014, -95.88696
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

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 width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,450 (2022)
Projected traffic47,120 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-44 EB over Memorial Rd. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 EB over Memorial Rd. under carry?

About 29,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.