US Bridges

U.S. 169 over I-44 under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 2.7 MI E JCT SH 51 · Structure no. 158550000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 169 over I-44 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 169 over I-44 under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 58,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,040 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 169
CrossesI-44 under
Location2.7 MI E JCT SH 51
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.13878, -95.86024
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,150 (2022)
Projected traffic93,040 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$8.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 169 over I-44 under built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is U.S. 169 over I-44 under 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 169 over I-44 under carry?

About 58,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 169 over I-44 under?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 169 over I-44 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.