US Bridges

Lewis Ave. over I-44 under

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Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 2.6E of JCT U.S. 75 · Structure no. 287760000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Ave. over I-44 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Ave. over I-44 under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 84,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,520 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Ave.
CrossesI-44 under
Location2.6E of JCT U.S. 75
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.09009, -95.95824
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,700 (2022)
Projected traffic135,520 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

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

About 84,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Ave. over I-44 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.