US Bridges

Union Ave. over I-44 under

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Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1.6E of S.H. 66 JCT · Structure no. 322590000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,640
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Ave. over I-44 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Ave. over I-44 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 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 8,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,820 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Ave.
CrossesI-44 under
Location1.6E of S.H. 66 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08878, -96.0117
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length259 ft (79 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,640 (2022)
Projected traffic10,820 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Union Ave. over I-44 under built?

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

What condition is Union Ave. over I-44 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 Union Ave. over I-44 under carry?

About 8,640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Ave. over I-44 under?

The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Union Ave. over I-44 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.