US Bridges

IH 44 NB over N 8th ST

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of B287/LP 370 · Structure no. 032430004309194

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

About this bridge

IH 44 NB over N 8th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 44 NB over N 8th ST 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 44 NB
CrossesN 8th ST
Location0.3 MI S of B287/LP 370
RouteInterstate 44
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.92268, -98.51183
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 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 N 8th ST built?

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

What condition is IH 44 NB over N 8th 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 44 NB over N 8th ST carry?

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

How long is IH 44 NB over N 8th ST?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 44 NB over N 8th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.