US Bridges

U.S. 169 over E 71 ST S under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · S 71 ST & US 169 · Structure no. 243160000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 169 over E 71 ST S under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 169 over E 71 ST S 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 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 99,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,040 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 169
CrossesE 71 ST S under
LocationS 71 ST & US 169
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.06061, -95.85915
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,400 (2022)
Projected traffic159,040 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$6.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 169 over E 71 ST S under built?

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

What condition is U.S. 169 over E 71 ST S 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 U.S. 169 over E 71 ST S under carry?

About 99,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 169 over E 71 ST S under?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 169 over E 71 ST S under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.