US Bridges

E. 96 St. N over U.S. 169 under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 11.0 MI N of I-44 · Structure no. 220880000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
416 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 96 St. N over U.S. 169 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 96 St. N over U.S. 169 under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE. 96 St. N
CrossesU.S. 169 under
Location11.0 MI N of I-44
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.29278, -95.83361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$8.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 96 St. N over U.S. 169 under built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 96 St. N over U.S. 169 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. 96 St. N over U.S. 169 under carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. 96 St. N over U.S. 169 under?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns E. 96 St. N over U.S. 169 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.