US Bridges

I-44 N-E Ramp over I-244 Median under

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Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.04 MI N I-44 Jct. · Structure no. 291530000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 N-E Ramp over I-244 Median under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 N-E Ramp over I-244 Median under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 N-E Ramp
CrossesI-244 Median under
Location0.04 MI N I-44 Jct.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08861, -96.04126
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$9.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 N-E Ramp over I-244 Median under built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 N-E Ramp over I-244 Median 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 N-E Ramp over I-244 Median under carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-44 N-E Ramp over I-244 Median under?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 N-E Ramp over I-244 Median under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.