US Bridges

FAU 8273(BOSTON Av over B.N. R.R./Access Rd. Und

PoorPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .3S of I-244 · Structure no. 231420000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
393 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8273(BOSTON Av over B.N. R.R./Access Rd. Und is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8273(BOSTON Av over B.N. R.R./Access Rd. Und in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesFAU 8273(BOSTON Av
CrossesB.N. R.R./Access Rd. Und
Location.3S of I-244
RouteCity Street 8275
Coordinates36.15656, -95.99122
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length393 ft (119.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8273(BOSTON Av over B.N. R.R./Access Rd. Und built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FAU 8273(BOSTON Av over B.N. R.R./Access Rd. Und in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8273(BOSTON Av over B.N. R.R./Access Rd. Und carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8273(BOSTON Av over B.N. R.R./Access Rd. Und?

The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8273(BOSTON Av over B.N. R.R./Access Rd. Und?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.