US Bridges

FAU 8225 (11 St.) over Arkansas River

Poor

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 100 W. 11th St. / Southwe · Structure no. 198380000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,412 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8225 (11 St.) over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8225 (11 St.) over Arkansas River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 1,412 ft (430.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 8225 (11 St.)
CrossesArkansas River
Location100 W. 11th St. / Southwe
RouteCity Street 8225
Coordinates36.14117, -96.00619
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,412 ft (430.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8225 (11 St.) over Arkansas River built?

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

What condition is FAU 8225 (11 St.) over Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8225 (11 St.) over Arkansas River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8225 (11 St.) over Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,412 ft (430.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8225 (11 St.) over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.