US Bridges

IH 44 NB over 5th Street

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 1.28 MI S Bu 287J (LP370) · Structure no. 032430004309189

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,268
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 44 NB over 5th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 44 NB over 5th Street in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 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 34,268 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,910 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesIH 44 NB
Crosses5th Street
Location1.28 MI S Bu 287J (LP370)
RouteInterstate 44
StateTexas
Coordinates33.91036, -98.50246
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,268 (2019)
Projected traffic42,910 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 44 NB over 5th Street built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 44 NB over 5th Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 44 NB over 5th Street carry?

About 34,268 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 44 NB over 5th Street?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns IH 44 NB over 5th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.