US Bridges

E. 61st St. over S.H. 51 under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI E US-169 · Structure no. 248100000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
500 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 61st St. over S.H. 51 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 61st St. over S.H. 51 under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 61st St.
CrossesS.H. 51 under
Location3.2 MI E US-169
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.07556, -95.80861
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 61st St. over S.H. 51 under built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 61st St. over S.H. 51 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E. 61st St. over S.H. 51 under carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E. 61st St. over S.H. 51 under?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns E. 61st St. over S.H. 51 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.