US Bridges

E0685 (96th St.) over Arkansas River

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 96th St. over Ark. River · Structure no. 244380000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,941 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0685 (96th St.) over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0685 (96th St.) over Arkansas River in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2042. The structure is 1,941 ft (591.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesE0685 (96th St.)
CrossesArkansas River
Location96th St. over Ark. River
RouteCity Street 6850
Coordinates36.02392, -95.95822
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,941 ft (591.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2022)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$6.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0685 (96th St.) over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0685 (96th St.) over Arkansas River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E0685 (96th St.) over Arkansas River carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0685 (96th St.) over Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,941 ft (591.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns E0685 (96th St.) over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.