US Bridges

I-44 E.B. over Darlington Ave. under

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Tulsa County, Oklahoma · I-44 EB @ Darlington · Structure no. 269910000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 E.B. over Darlington Ave. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 E.B. over Darlington Ave. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 46,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,560 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 E.B.
CrossesDarlington Ave. under
LocationI-44 EB @ Darlington
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.09961, -95.91589
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,600 (2022)
Projected traffic74,560 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 E.B. over Darlington Ave. under built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 E.B. over Darlington Ave. 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 E.B. over Darlington Ave. under carry?

About 46,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 E.B. over Darlington Ave. under?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 E.B. over Darlington Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.