US Bridges

I-244 NB over Arkansas River & St. Und

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 4.1 N I-44 · Structure no. 299770000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,011 ft
35 main spans
Daily traffic
29,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 NB over Arkansas River & St. Und is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 NB over Arkansas River & St. Und 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 29,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,920 by 2042. The structure is 3,011 ft (917.8 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-244 NB
CrossesArkansas River & St. Und
Location4.1 N I-44
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.1375, -96.0075
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans35
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,011 ft (917.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,950 (2022)
Projected traffic47,920 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 NB over Arkansas River & St. Und built?

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

What condition is I-244 NB over Arkansas River & St. Und 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 NB over Arkansas River & St. Und carry?

About 29,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 NB over Arkansas River & St. Und?

The structure is 3,011 ft (917.8 m) long and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 NB over Arkansas River & St. Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.