US Bridges

3rd St. over I-444 under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI N SH 51 · Structure no. 180710000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd St. over I-444 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries3rd St.
CrossesI-444 under
Location0.9 MI N SH 51
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15667, -95.98028
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 3rd St. over I-444 under built?

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

What condition is 3rd 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 3rd St. over I-444 under carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd St. over I-444 under?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd St. over I-444 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.