US Bridges

U.S. 169 SB over Union Pacific R.R. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1.7 MI N of S 71 ST · Structure no. 219840000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 169 SB over Union Pacific R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 169 SB over Union Pacific R.R. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 61,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,560 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 169 SB
CrossesUnion Pacific R.R. under
Location1.7 MI N of S 71 ST
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08707, -95.8588
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,600 (2022)
Projected traffic98,560 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 169 SB over Union Pacific R.R. under built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 169 SB over Union Pacific 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 169 SB over Union Pacific R.R. under carry?

About 61,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 169 SB over Union Pacific R.R. under?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 169 SB over Union Pacific R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.