US Bridges

Gilcrease Expwy over 49 Ave. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI W JCT I-44 · Structure no. 196030000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,517
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilcrease Expwy over 49 Ave. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilcrease Expwy over 49 Ave. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,517 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,027 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGilcrease Expwy
Crosses49 Ave. under
Location0.7 MI W JCT I-44
RouteState Highway 12
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08885, -96.04723
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,517 (2022)
Projected traffic4,027 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilcrease Expwy over 49 Ave. under built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilcrease Expwy over 49 Ave. under 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gilcrease Expwy over 49 Ave. under carry?

About 2,517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gilcrease Expwy over 49 Ave. under?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Gilcrease Expwy over 49 Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.