US Bridges

IH 44 SB over City Loop

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.54 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 032430015607032

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,948
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 44 SB over City Loop is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 44 SB over City Loop in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,948 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,030 by 2033. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesIH 44 SB
CrossesCity Loop
Location1.54 MI N of US 287
RouteInterstate 44
StateTexas
Coordinates33.96696, -98.53132
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,948 (2019)
Projected traffic17,030 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 44 SB over City Loop built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 44 SB over City Loop 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 44 SB over City Loop carry?

About 13,948 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 44 SB over City Loop?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 44 SB over City Loop?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.