US Bridges

Yale Ave. over Creek Tp under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 10.22 · Structure no. 228630000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Yale Ave. over Creek Tp under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yale Ave. over Creek Tp under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,720 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesYale Ave.
CrossesCreek Tp under
Location10.22
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.02528, -95.92225
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2022)
Projected traffic42,720 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yale Ave. over Creek Tp under built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yale Ave. over Creek Tp under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Yale Ave. over Creek Tp under carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yale Ave. over Creek Tp under?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Yale Ave. over Creek Tp under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.