US Bridges

E. 41st over I-44 under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI E of Yale Ave · Structure no. 213460000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 41st over I-44 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 41st over I-44 under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 41st
CrossesI-44 under
Location0.6 MI E of Yale Ave
RouteCity Street 8280
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.10417, -95.90972
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$7.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 41st over I-44 under built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 41st over I-44 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E. 41st over I-44 under carry?

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

How long is E. 41st over I-44 under?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns E. 41st over I-44 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.