US Bridges

S.H. 51 WB over S. 129th St. E under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1.7 MI E US - 169 · Structure no. 253610000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 WB over S. 129th St. E under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 WB over S. 129th St. E under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 41,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,640 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 51 WB
CrossesS. 129th St. E under
Location1.7 MI E US - 169
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.08827, -95.83341
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,650 (2022)
Projected traffic66,640 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 WB over S. 129th St. E under built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 WB over S. 129th St. E 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 S.H. 51 WB over S. 129th St. E under carry?

About 41,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 WB over S. 129th St. E under?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 WB over S. 129th St. E under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.