E0540(56 Th. St.N) over Bird Creek
PoorTulsa County, Oklahoma · 56st N .05E of Memorial R · Structure no. 179450000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 362 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,516
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0540(56 Th. St.N) over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0540(56 Th. St.N) over Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,516 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2044. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0540(56 Th. St.N) over Bird Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0540(56 Th. St.N) over Bird Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does E0540(56 Th. St.N) over Bird Creek carry?
About 1,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0540(56 Th. St.N) over Bird Creek?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns E0540(56 Th. St.N) over Bird Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.