US Bridges

FAU 8320 (w 23 St) over U.P. R.R. under

Poor

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 700 W 23 St. · Structure no. 199790000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8320 (w 23 St) over U.P. R.R. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8320 (w 23 St) over U.P. R.R. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,520 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 8320 (w 23 St)
CrossesU.P. R.R. under
Location700 W 23 St.
RouteCity Street 8320
Coordinates36.12971, -95.99817
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2022)
Projected traffic19,520 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$775,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8320 (w 23 St) over U.P. R.R. under built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8320 (w 23 St) over U.P. R.R. under 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8320 (w 23 St) over U.P. R.R. under carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8320 (w 23 St) over U.P. R.R. under?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8320 (w 23 St) over U.P. R.R. under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.