US Bridges

U.S. 75 SB over Apache Ave. under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI N JCT I-244 · Structure no. 194750000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 SB over Apache Ave. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 SB over Apache Ave. 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,200 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75 SB
CrossesApache Ave. under
Location2.8 MI N JCT I-244
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.19143, -95.95571
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic27,200 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$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 SB over Apache Ave. under built?

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

What condition is U.S. 75 SB over Apache Ave. 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 U.S. 75 SB over Apache Ave. under carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 SB over Apache Ave. under?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 SB over Apache Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.