US Bridges

W. 51st Street over Gilcrease Expy under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1W of I-44 Junction · Structure no. 321730000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
522 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,022
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

W. 51st Street over Gilcrease Expy under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 51st Street over Gilcrease Expy under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,022 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2042. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW. 51st Street
CrossesGilcrease Expy under
Location1W of I-44 Junction
RouteCity Street 51
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08998, -96.05174
Functional classRural 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,022 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 W. 51st Street over Gilcrease Expy under built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 51st Street over Gilcrease Expy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W. 51st Street over Gilcrease Expy under carry?

About 2,022 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is W. 51st Street over Gilcrease Expy under?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns W. 51st Street over Gilcrease Expy under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.