US Bridges

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

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1.7 MI E US-169 · Structure no. 253620000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 EB over S. 129th St. E under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 EB 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 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 44,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,280 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 51 EB
CrossesS. 129th St. E under
Location1.7 MI E US-169
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.08793, -95.83341
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 traffic44,550 (2022)
Projected traffic71,280 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 EB 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 EB over S. 129th St. E 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 51 EB over S. 129th St. E under carry?

About 44,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.