US Bridges

S.H. 51 WB SH.97SB over St./ BNSF R.R. & Cr. Und

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI N SH 97 · Structure no. 192600000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 WB SH.97SB over St./ BNSF R.R. & Cr. Und is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 WB SH.97SB over St./ BNSF R.R. & Cr. Und 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 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,640 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51 WB SH.97SB
CrossesSt./ BNSF R.R. & Cr. Und
Location0.1 MI N SH 97
RouteState Highway 51
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.12028, -96.11646
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2022)
Projected traffic24,640 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 WB SH.97SB over St./ BNSF R.R. & Cr. Und built?

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

What condition is S.H. 51 WB SH.97SB over St./ BNSF R.R. & Cr. Und 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 51 WB SH.97SB over St./ BNSF R.R. & Cr. Und carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 WB SH.97SB over St./ BNSF R.R. & Cr. Und?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 WB SH.97SB over St./ BNSF R.R. & Cr. Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.