US Bridges

S.H. 51 EB SH.97NB over St./Bnsf R.R./Creek Und

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI N JCT S.H.97 · Structure no. 195010000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 EB SH.97NB over St./Bnsf R.R./Creek Und is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 EB SH.97NB over St./Bnsf R.R./Creek Und 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 14,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,440 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 51 EB SH.97NB
CrossesSt./Bnsf R.R./Creek Und
Location0.1 MI N JCT S.H.97
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.12033, -96.11605
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,650 (2022)
Projected traffic23,440 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 EB SH.97NB over St./Bnsf R.R./Creek Und built?

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

What condition is S.H. 51 EB SH.97NB over St./Bnsf R.R./Creek Und 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 S.H. 51 EB SH.97NB over St./Bnsf R.R./Creek Und carry?

About 14,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 EB SH.97NB over St./Bnsf R.R./Creek Und?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 EB SH.97NB over St./Bnsf R.R./Creek Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.