98TH ST. S.
Carrying 98TH ST. S. over VENSEL CREEK
3800 E. 98TH ST., Tulsa, Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 98TH ST. S.
The 98TH ST. S. bridge in Tulsa, Oklahoma carries 98TH ST. S. over VENSEL CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 22.4 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 culvert at 3/9. 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 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 98TH ST. S. 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1979
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 22.4 m (73 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 282240000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
98TH ST. S. 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 98TH ST. S. 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 98TH ST. S.?
98TH ST. S. in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 98TH ST. S. inspected?
98TH ST. S.'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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 98TH ST. S. 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 98TH ST. S.?
98TH ST. S. has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 98TH ST. S.?
98TH ST. S. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 98TH ST. S. and does age affect safety?
98TH ST. S. was built in 1979, making it 47 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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