US Bridges

NB Gilcrease Expy over Arkansas River

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1.2S of US 64 JCT · Structure no. 321860000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,400 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NB Gilcrease Expy over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Gilcrease Expy over Arkansas River 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2042. The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB Gilcrease Expy
CrossesArkansas River
Location1.2S of US 64 JCT
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.13939, -96.05694
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,400 ft (426.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Gilcrease Expy over Arkansas River built?

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

What condition is NB Gilcrease Expy over Arkansas River 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 NB Gilcrease Expy over Arkansas River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NB Gilcrease Expy over Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NB Gilcrease Expy over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.