US Bridges

7205C (66 St. N) over Bird Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 66 ST N .8MI E. Lewis · Structure no. 132280000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,197
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7205C (66 St. N) over Bird Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7205C (66 St. N) over Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 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 3,197 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,115 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries7205C (66 St. N)
CrossesBird Creek
Location66 ST N .8MI E. Lewis
RouteCounty Highway 7205C
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.24951, -95.94354
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,197 (2024)
Projected traffic5,115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$830,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7205C (66 St. N) over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7205C (66 St. N) over Bird Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 7205C (66 St. N) over Bird Creek carry?

About 3,197 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7205C (66 St. N) over Bird Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 7205C (66 St. N) over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.