US Bridges

Denver Ave. over U.S. 64 / US 75 / SH 51

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI E I-244 · Structure no. 192480000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denver Ave. over U.S. 64 / US 75 / SH 51 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denver Ave. over U.S. 64 / US 75 / SH 51 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDenver Ave.
CrossesU.S. 64 / US 75 / SH 51
Location0.7 MI E I-244
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.14417, -95.9925
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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$5.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Denver Ave. over U.S. 64 / US 75 / SH 51 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denver Ave. over U.S. 64 / US 75 / SH 51 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Denver Ave. over U.S. 64 / US 75 / SH 51 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Denver Ave. over U.S. 64 / US 75 / SH 51?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Denver Ave. over U.S. 64 / US 75 / SH 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.