US Bridges

FAU 8285 (detroit) over BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 100 S Detroit · Structure no. 183460000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,834
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8285 (detroit) over BNSF R.R. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8285 (detroit) over BNSF R.R. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 2,834 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,534 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8285 (detroit)
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location100 S Detroit
RouteCity Street 8285
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15781, -95.98935
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,834 (2022)
Projected traffic4,534 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8285 (detroit) over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8285 (detroit) over BNSF R.R. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8285 (detroit) over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 2,834 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8285 (detroit) over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8285 (detroit) over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.