US Bridges

FAU 8340 (21 St.) over Arkansas Riv./Riverside

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 100 W. 21st St. · Structure no. 208660000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,735 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8340 (21 St.) over Arkansas Riv./Riverside is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8340 (21 St.) over Arkansas Riv./Riverside in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,735 ft (528.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 8340 (21 St.)
CrossesArkansas Riv./Riverside
Location100 W. 21st St.
RouteCity Street 8340
Coordinates36.13033, -95.99491
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,735 ft (528.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8340 (21 St.) over Arkansas Riv./Riverside built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8340 (21 St.) over Arkansas Riv./Riverside 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 8340 (21 St.) over Arkansas Riv./Riverside carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8340 (21 St.) over Arkansas Riv./Riverside?

The structure is 1,735 ft (528.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8340 (21 St.) over Arkansas Riv./Riverside?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.