US Bridges

U.S. 75 N-W I-244 over Median Strip

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · JCT I-244 & US75 · Structure no. 289830000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 N-W I-244 over Median Strip is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 N-W I-244 over Median Strip in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. 75 N-W I-244
CrossesMedian Strip
LocationJCT I-244 & US75
RouteInterstate 244
Coordinates36.16059, -95.98321
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 N-W I-244 over Median Strip built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75 N-W I-244 over Median Strip 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 N-W I-244 over Median Strip carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 N-W I-244 over Median Strip?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 N-W I-244 over Median Strip?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.