IH 44 SB over 5th Street
FairWichita County, Texas · 1.28 MI S B287J/LP 370 · Structure no. 032430004309200
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,390
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 44 SB over 5th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 44 SB 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 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 34,390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,020 by 2030. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 69 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 44 SB over 5th Street built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 44 SB over 5th 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 SB over 5th Street carry?
About 34,390 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 44 SB 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 69 ft wide.
Who owns IH 44 SB over 5th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.