US Bridges

U.S. 169 SB over E. 56th St. N. under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.68 N of I-244 Interchan · Structure no. 311760000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 169 SB over E. 56th St. N. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 169 SB over E. 56th St. N. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 57,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,800 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 169 SB
CrossesE. 56th St. N. under
Location6.68 N of I-244 Interchan
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates36.23472, -95.84861
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,900 (2022)
Projected traffic78,800 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 169 SB over E. 56th St. N. under built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 169 SB over E. 56th St. N. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 169 SB over E. 56th St. N. under carry?

About 57,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 169 SB over E. 56th St. N. under?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 169 SB over E. 56th St. N. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.