US Bridges

I-44 W.B. over Yale Ave. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · I-44 @ Yale · Structure no. 269120000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
412 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 W.B. over Yale Ave. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 W.B. over Yale Ave. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 46,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,040 by 2042. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 W.B.
CrossesYale Ave. under
LocationI-44 @ Yale
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.09532, -95.92277
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,900 (2022)
Projected traffic75,040 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$9.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 W.B. over Yale Ave. under built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 W.B. over Yale Ave. 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 W.B. over Yale Ave. under carry?

About 46,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 W.B. over Yale Ave. under?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 W.B. over Yale Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.