US Bridges

I-244 SB over Arkansas Riv./City St.

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 4.1 N of I-44 · Structure no. 299690000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,296 ft
37 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 SB over Arkansas Riv./City St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 SB over Arkansas Riv./City St. 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,400 by 2042. The structure is 3,296 ft (1,004.6 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesI-244 SB
CrossesArkansas Riv./City St.
Location4.1 N of I-44
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates36.1375, -96.00806
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans37
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,296 ft (1,004.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2022)
Projected traffic50,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 SB over Arkansas Riv./City St. built?

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

What condition is I-244 SB over Arkansas Riv./City St. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-244 SB over Arkansas Riv./City St. carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 SB over Arkansas Riv./City St.?

The structure is 3,296 ft (1,004.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 SB over Arkansas Riv./City St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.