US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Garnett Rd. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E US-169 · Structure no. 262330000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Garnett Rd. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over Garnett Rd. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 45,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,360 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesGarnett Rd. under
Location0.5 MI E US-169
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.09534, -95.85127
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,850 (2022)
Projected traffic73,360 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Garnett Rd. under built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Garnett Rd. 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 over Garnett Rd. under carry?

About 45,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Garnett Rd. under?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over Garnett Rd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.