FAU 8273(BOSTON AV
Carrying FAU 8273(BOSTON AV over B.N. R.R./ACCESS RD. UND
.3S OF I-244, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAU 8273(BOSTON AV
The FAU 8273(BOSTON AV bridge in Tulsa, Oklahoma carries FAU 8273(BOSTON AV over B.N. R.R./ACCESS RD. UND. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 119.9 meters (393 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAU 8273(BOSTON AV compares
Live comparison across Oklahoma.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1982
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 119.9 m (393 ft)
- Deck Width
- 37.2 m (122 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 231420000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
FAU 8273(BOSTON AV is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FAU 8273(BOSTON AV 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 8273(BOSTON AV?
FAU 8273(BOSTON AV in Tulsa, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAU 8273(BOSTON AV inspected?
FAU 8273(BOSTON AV'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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 8273(BOSTON AV is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAU 8273(BOSTON AV?
FAU 8273(BOSTON AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 8273(BOSTON AV?
FAU 8273(BOSTON AV is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is FAU 8273(BOSTON AV and does age affect safety?
FAU 8273(BOSTON AV was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1982.
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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