US Bridges

I-44 over Peoria Ave. under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1.6E of JCT U.S. 75 · Structure no. 287750000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over Peoria Ave. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 over Peoria Ave. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 67,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,200 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-44
CrossesPeoria Ave. under
Location1.6E of JCT U.S. 75
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates36.08944, -95.97611
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,000 (2022)
Projected traffic107,200 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over Peoria Ave. under built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 over Peoria 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 over Peoria Ave. under carry?

About 67,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Peoria Ave. under?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over Peoria Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.