FAU 8220 (s 71 St) over Arkansas River
FairTulsa County, Oklahoma · 100 W. 71st St. · Structure no. 205790000000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,177 ft
- 23 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 8220 (s 71 St) over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8220 (s 71 St) over Arkansas River in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,400 by 2042. The structure is 2,177 ft (663.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 8220 (s 71 St) over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 8220 (s 71 St) over Arkansas River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 8220 (s 71 St) over Arkansas River carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAU 8220 (s 71 St) over Arkansas River?
The structure is 2,177 ft (663.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 8220 (s 71 St) over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.