IH 44 SB over Wichita River
GoodWichita County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of B287J/LP 370 · Structure no. 032430004309202
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 424 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,390
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 44 SB over Wichita River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 44 SB over Wichita River 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 34,390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,630 by 2030. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 73 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 44 SB over Wichita River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 44 SB over Wichita River 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 SB over Wichita River carry?
About 34,390 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 44 SB over Wichita River?
The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns IH 44 SB over Wichita River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.