FAU 8240 (61ST STR
Carrying FAU 8240 (61ST STR over JOE CREEK
2100 E 61ST STREET, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAU 8240 (61ST STR
The FAU 8240 (61ST STR bridge in Tulsa, Oklahoma carries FAU 8240 (61ST STR over JOE CREEK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 31.5 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,249 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAU 8240 (61ST STR compares
Live comparison across Oklahoma.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 31.5 m (103 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.9 m (62 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,249 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 192090000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 8240 (61ST STR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAU 8240 (61ST STR against other structures in Tulsa and across Oklahoma. Oklahoma bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAU 8240 (61ST STR?
FAU 8240 (61ST STR in Tulsa, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAU 8240 (61ST STR inspected?
FAU 8240 (61ST STR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,249 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 8240 (61ST STR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAU 8240 (61ST STR?
FAU 8240 (61ST STR has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 8240 (61ST STR?
FAU 8240 (61ST STR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is FAU 8240 (61ST STR and does age affect safety?
FAU 8240 (61ST STR was built in 1976, making it 50 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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