US Bridges

E0545 (e 51 P N) over Valley View Creek

GoodPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 500 E 51 ST Pl. N · Structure no. 196990000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,056
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0545 (e 51 P N) over Valley View Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0545 (e 51 P N) over Valley View Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE0545 (e 51 P N)
CrossesValley View Creek
Location500 E 51 ST Pl. N
RouteCity Street E0545
Coordinates36.22812, -95.98797
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,056 (2022)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0545 (e 51 P N) over Valley View Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0545 (e 51 P N) over Valley View Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E0545 (e 51 P N) over Valley View Creek carry?

About 1,056 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0545 (e 51 P N) over Valley View Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E0545 (e 51 P N) over Valley View Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.