US Bridges

4th St. over I-444 under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI N SH 51 · Structure no. 180550000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th St. over I-444 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th St. over I-444 under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries4th St.
CrossesI-444 under
Location0.8 MI N SH 51
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15556, -95.98028
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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$4.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th St. over I-444 under built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th St. over I-444 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 4th St. over I-444 under carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 4th St. over I-444 under?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 4th St. over I-444 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.