US Bridges

FAU 8273 (main St. over BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 10 S. Main St. · Structure no. 197890000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,692
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8273 (main St. over BNSF R.R. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8273 (main St. over BNSF R.R. under 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,692 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,507 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8273 (main St.
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location10 S. Main St.
RouteCity Street 8273
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15591, -95.99229
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,692 (2022)
Projected traffic7,507 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$959,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8273 (main St. over BNSF R.R. under built?

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

What condition is FAU 8273 (main St. over BNSF R.R. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8273 (main St. over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 4,692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8273 (main St. over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8273 (main St. over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.