US Bridges

N3954 (riverside) over Joe Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 7900 S Riverside Dr. · Structure no. 220770000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3954 (riverside) over Joe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3954 (riverside) over Joe Creek 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,360 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN3954 (riverside)
CrossesJoe Creek
Location7900 S Riverside Dr.
RouteCity Street N3954
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.05016, -95.96897
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2022)
Projected traffic31,360 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3954 (riverside) over Joe Creek built?

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

What condition is N3954 (riverside) over Joe Creek 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 N3954 (riverside) over Joe Creek carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3954 (riverside) over Joe Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns N3954 (riverside) over Joe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.