US Bridges

FAU 8220 (500 E 71 over U.P. R.R. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 200 W. 71st St. · Structure no. 205430000000000

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8220 (500 E 71 over U.P. R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8220 (500 E 71 over U.P. R.R. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 42 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,040 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8220 (500 E 71
CrossesU.P. R.R. under
Location200 W. 71st St.
RouteCity Street 8220
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.06076, -95.9866
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2022)
Projected traffic35,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$613,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8220 (500 E 71 over U.P. R.R. under built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAU 8220 (500 E 71 over U.P. 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 8220 (500 E 71 over U.P. R.R. under carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8220 (500 E 71 over U.P. R.R. under?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8220 (500 E 71 over U.P. R.R. under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.