US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Arkansas River

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI S of Turnpike · Structure no. 221070000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,939 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 over Arkansas River 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,640 by 2042. The structure is 1,939 ft (591 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesArkansas River
Location4.5 MI S of Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.95408, -95.88649
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,939 ft (591 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2022)
Projected traffic24,640 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
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$18.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 over Arkansas River built?

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

What condition is U.S. 64 over Arkansas River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 64 over Arkansas River carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,939 ft (591 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.