US Bridges

IH 44 NB Ent Ramp over 7th Street

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 032430004309065

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 44 NB Ent Ramp over 7th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 44 NB Ent Ramp over 7th Street in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 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 6,130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 44 NB Ent Ramp
Crosses7th Street
Location0.8 MI N of US 82
RouteInterstate 44
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.90856, -98.50049
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,130 (2013)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 44 NB Ent Ramp over 7th Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IH 44 NB Ent Ramp over 7th Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 44 NB Ent Ramp over 7th Street carry?

About 6,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 44 NB Ent Ramp over 7th Street?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 44 NB Ent Ramp over 7th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.