US Bridges

W 23rd ST S over I-244/ Union/ BNSF R.R.

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 3.5 N I-44 · Structure no. 155880000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,026 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 23rd ST S over I-244/ Union/ BNSF R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 23rd ST S over I-244/ Union/ BNSF R.R. in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 63 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,026 ft (312.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesW 23rd ST S
CrossesI-244/ Union/ BNSF R.R.
Location3.5 N I-44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.13002, -96.00882
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,026 ft (312.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$13.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 23rd ST S over I-244/ Union/ BNSF R.R. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is W 23rd ST S over I-244/ Union/ BNSF R.R. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W 23rd ST S over I-244/ Union/ BNSF R.R. carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 23rd ST S over I-244/ Union/ BNSF R.R.?

The structure is 1,026 ft (312.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns W 23rd ST S over I-244/ Union/ BNSF R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.