US Bridges

W 23rd ST S Ramp over I R.R. under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 3.5 N I-44 · Structure no. 289720000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
732 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 23rd ST S Ramp over I R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 23rd ST S Ramp over I R.R. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 23rd ST S Ramp
CrossesI R.R. under
Location3.5 N I-44
RouteCity Street 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.13222, -96.00903
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length732 ft (223.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$7.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 23rd ST S Ramp over I R.R. under built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is W 23rd ST S Ramp over I R.R. 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 W 23rd ST S Ramp over I R.R. under carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is W 23rd ST S Ramp over I R.R. under?

The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 23rd ST S Ramp over I R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.