US Bridges

Pittsburg Ave. over I-244 under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 2.67 MI E JCT I 444 · Structure no. 169910000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pittsburg Ave. over I-244 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pittsburg Ave. over I-244 under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPittsburg Ave.
CrossesI-244 under
Location2.67 MI E JCT I 444
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.15917, -95.93139
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pittsburg Ave. over I-244 under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pittsburg Ave. over I-244 under 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 Pittsburg Ave. over I-244 under carry?

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

How long is Pittsburg Ave. over I-244 under?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Pittsburg Ave. over I-244 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.