US Bridges

Independence Ave. over U.S. 75 under

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Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI N JCT I-244 · Structure no. 194670000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Ave. over U.S. 75 under is a concrete frame carrying Independence Ave. over U.S. 75 under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence Ave.
CrossesU.S. 75 under
Location0.4 MI N JCT I-244
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.16611, -95.98028
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence Ave. over U.S. 75 under built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Ave. over U.S. 75 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Independence Ave. over U.S. 75 under carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Independence Ave. over U.S. 75 under?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Ave. over U.S. 75 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.