US Bridges

U.S. 64 EB over 81st W. Ave. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 10.0 MI S-E Osage CO · Structure no. 185340000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 EB over 81st W. Ave. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 EB over 81st W. Ave. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,400 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64 EB
Crosses81st W. Ave. under
Location10.0 MI S-E Osage CO
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.14278, -96.08367
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,400 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 EB over 81st W. Ave. under built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 EB over 81st W. Ave. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 64 EB over 81st W. Ave. under carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 EB over 81st W. Ave. under?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 EB over 81st W. Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.