US Bridges

S.H. 44 over I-40 under

Fair

Washita County, Oklahoma · S.H. 44 @ JCT I-40 · Structure no. 141580000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 44 over I-40 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.H. 44 over I-40 under in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 44
CrossesI-40 under
LocationS.H. 44 @ JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 44
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.44361, -99.17083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 44 over I-40 under built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 44 over I-40 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 44 over I-40 under carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 44 over I-40 under?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 44 over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.