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Bird Creek Bridge

Status: Extant but closed to all traffic

Location: 36.343773,-95.975262

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Carries 131st Street North over Bird Creek
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pin-connected, 12-panel Pennsylvania through truss
Total Length: 270.0 Feet
Span Length: 201.1 Feet

Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over Bird Creek on 131st St. N.
History: Built 1912
Built: 1912

Location: Tulsa County

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129192

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

129194

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

151500

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Photo taken by Wes Kinsler

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Bird Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.308333,-95.960000

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Carries 106th St. N. (E0490) over Bird Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss bridge with one-lane steel grate deck.
Total Length: 263.1 Feet
Span Length: 191.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Bird Creek on 106th St. North.
History: Built 1912; rehabilitated 1988
Built: 1912

Location: Tulsa County

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127012

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Barrel View to East

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127013

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View to East

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127014

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Dedication Plaque

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127015

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Builder's Plate

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127016

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Engineer's Plate

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127017

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Oblique View

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127018

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View to East

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129186

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

129187

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

140543

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

358640

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Bird Creek Bridge

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358641

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Bird Creek Bridge

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358642

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Bird Creek Bridge

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358643

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Bird Creek Bridge

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Bird Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.293333,-95.968333

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Carries 96th St. N. (E0500) over Bird Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Two-span Pratt through truss bridge with one-lane concrete deck.
Total Length: 301.9 Feet
Span Length: 150.9 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Bird Creek on 96th St. North
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936

Location: Tulsa County

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127006

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View to East

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127007

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Barrel View to East

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127008

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127009

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View Inside Trusses

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127010

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Oblique View

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127011

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Closer View of Eastern Span

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129175

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

129176

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Bird Creek Bridge

Status: Lost

Location: 36.235000,-95.833333

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Carries 56th St. N. over Bird Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss with flanking pony spans.
Total Length: 350.1 Feet
Span Length: 212.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Bird Creek on 56th St. N.
History: Built 1936, Replaced 2010
Built: 1936

Location: Tulsa County

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130276

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Barrel View Looking to East

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130277

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Oblique View

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130278

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View Through Main Span

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203992

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Aerial View

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Bird Creek Bridge -SB

Status: No longer exists

Location: 36.239333,-95.848056

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Carries US 169 -SB over Bird Creek
Design: truss/through/k-parker
Design Details: K-Parker through truss
Total Length: 388.1 Feet
Span Length: 180.1 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Bird Creek on US 169 in Collinsville
History: Built ca. 1960; rehabilitated 1979; demolished December 2015
Built: ca. 1960

Location: Tulsa County

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129179

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Bird Creek Bridge - NB

Status: Demolished

Location: 36.239333,-95.848056

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Carries US 169 NB over Bird Creek
Design: truss/through/k-parker
Design Details: K-Parker through truss
Total Length: 388.1 Feet
Span Length: 180.1 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Bird Creek on US 169 Northbound in Collinsville
History: Built ca. 1960; rehabilitated 1979; Demolished 2016
Built: ca. 1960

Location: Tulsa County

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129180

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

276048

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Bird Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt May 2009

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Broken Arrow Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 35.985887,-95.770568

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Carries 185th E. Ave. (N4065) over Broken Arrow Creek
Design: truss/pony/kingpost
Design Details: One-lane Kingpost pony truss with wooden deck. Bridge has recently been repainted.
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 38.1 Feet

Overview: Kingpost pony truss bridge over Broken Arrow Creek on 185th E. Ave. (N4065) in Broken Arrow
History: Built ca. 1940
Built: ca. 1940

Location: Tulsa County

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126316

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Overview of Bridge

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126317

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Closer View of Truss

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126318

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Detail of Truss

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126319

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View to South Through Bridge

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126320

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Oblique View

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126321

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View to North Through Bridge

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140554

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

140555

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

222535

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Kingpost Broken Arrow Creek, Infrared

Generally Eastern View, Kingpost Tulsa County, Infrared

Photo taken by John Cross in 2009

375721

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Photo taken by J Lance

375720

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Photo taken by J Lance

358638

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Broken Arrow Creek Bridge

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358639

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Broken Arrow Creek Bridge

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462889

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Photo taken by Jay Bissell in December, 2019.

462890

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462891

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462892

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462893

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Photo taken by Jay Bissell in December, 2019.

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Old US 169-Caney River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.395350,-95.811396

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Carries Old US 169 (166th St. N.) over Caney River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Modified Parker through truss
Total Length: 545.0 Feet
Span Length: 160.1 Feet

Overview: Parker through truss bridge over Caney River on Old US 169
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Tulsa County

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169722

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Caney River Bridge

Looking East

Photo taken by James Erickson, May 2010

169723

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Caney River Bridge

Portal

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169724

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Caney River Bridge

Portal and truss

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169725

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Caney River Bridge

Side of bridge looking East

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169726

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Caney River Bridge

Portal

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169727

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Caney River Bridge

Looking West

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169728

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Caney River Bridge

Centered portal and deck

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169729

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Caney River Bridge

Side section portal and river

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169730

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Caney River Bridge

Side of bridge looking West

Photo taken by James Erickson, May 2010

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Crow Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.125799,-95.962662

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Carries S. Yorktown Ave. (N3957) over Crow Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 24.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.9 Feet

Overview: Arch bridge over Crow Creek on S. Yorktown Ave. in Tulsa
History: Built 1948
Built: 1948

Location: Tulsa County

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169718

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Crow Creek Bridge

East side of bridge

Photo taken by James Erickson / April 25, 2010

169719

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Crow Creek Bridge

Looking North

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169720

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Crow Creek Bridge

Street view

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169721

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Crow Creek Bridge

West side of bridge looking North

Photo taken by James Erickson / April 25, 2010

358647

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Crow Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Lori Scholl

358648

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Crow Creek Bridge

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Crow Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.121275,-95.969414

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Carries E. 29th St. (E0618) over Crow Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 29.5 Feet
Span Length: 29.5 Feet

Overview: Arch bridge over Crow Creek on E. 29th St. in Tulsa
History: Built 1955
Built: 1955

Location: Tulsa County

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169715

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Crow Creek Bridge

South side of bridge looking East

Photo taken by James Erickson / April 25, 2010

169716

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Crow Creek Bridge

North side of bridge looking West

Photo taken by James Erickson / April 25, 2010

169717

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Crow Creek Bridge

Street view

Photo taken by James Erickson / April 25, 2010

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Old US 169-Unnamed Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.395660,-95.800013

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Carries Old U.S. 169 over Unnamed Creek
Design: truss/pony/parker
Design Details: 5-panel, riveted Parker pony truss
Total Length: 443.9 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet

Overview: Parker pony truss bridge over unnamed creek on Old U.S. 169
History: Built ca. 1930
Built: ca. 1930

Location: Tulsa County

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Hominy Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.308333,-95.973333

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Carries 106th St. N. (E0490 Rd.) over Hominy Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss bridge with Warren pony side spans.
Total Length: 252.0 Feet
Span Length: 147.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Hominy Creek on 106th St. N.
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923

Location: Tulsa County

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128748

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Barrel View Looking Northeast

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128749

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Oblque View

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128750

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Detail of Side Span

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128751

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Oblique View

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140546

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

358645

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Hominy Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Lori Scholl

358646

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Hominy Creek Bridge

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Hominy Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.321667,-95.978333

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Carries 116th St. N. (E0480) over Hominy Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 82.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Hominy Creek on 116th St. N. (E0480) in Skiatook
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936

Location: Tulsa County

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140552

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

140553

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

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Hominy Creek Bridge

Status: Intact but closed to all traffic

Location: 36.315722,-95.991608

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Carries OK 11 over Hominy Creek
Design: truss/through/k-parker
Design Details: K-Parker through truss
Total Length: 404.9 Feet
Span Length: 160.1 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Hominy Creek on OK 11 in Tulsa
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940

Location: Tulsa County

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129188

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

129189

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Old US 169-Horsepen Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.389394,-95.821231

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Carries Old US 169 (137th E. Ave.) N4030 over Horsepen Creek/Blackjack Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 6-panel Pratt through truss with additional sub-ties
Total Length: 244.1 Feet
Span Length: 96.1 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Horsepen Creek on Old US 169
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Tulsa County

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140494

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View North

15 foot 5 inch vert. clearance

Photo taken by John Cross in May 2009

140495

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Infrared View to the North

Photo taken by John Cross in May 2009

140549

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

169702

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Horsepen Creek Bridge

Oblique North

Photo taken by James Erickson, May 2010

169703

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Horsepen Creek Bridge

Looking North

Photo taken by James Erickson, May 2010

169704

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Horsepen Creek Bridge

Looking South

Photo taken by James Erickson, May 2010

169705

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Horsepen Creek Bridge

Oblique South

Photo taken by James Erickson, May 2010

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Horsepen Creek Bridge

Status: Closed and removed circa 2002 .

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

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Carries N4040 over Horsepen Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 125.9 Feet
Span Length: 125.9 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Horsepen Creek on N4040
History: This bridge is long removed, and the approaches are now private property.
Built:

Location: Tulsa County

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Mud Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 36.123333,-96.225000

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Carries Campell Creek Rd. (7242C) over Mud Creek
Design: truss/bedstead/warren
Design Details: Three-panel Bedstead Warren pony truss bridge with one-lane wooden deck.
Total Length: 50.9 Feet
Span Length: 47.9 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Mud Creek on Campbell Creek Rd. in western Tulsa County
History: Built ca. 1930, removed in April 2009
Built: ca. 1930

Location: Tulsa County

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126998

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View of Bridge Looking South

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126999

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View of Bridge Looking South

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127000

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View of Bridge Looking North

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127001

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View Through Bridge to North

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127002

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View of Truss

Bridge is still wearing its faded Bicentennial paint job!

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in November 2008

127003

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Detail of Truss Panel

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127004

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Elevation View

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127005

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Oblique View

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Skalall Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 36.410000,-95.978333

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Carries 176th Street North (E0420) over Skalall Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 81.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Skalall Creek on 176th St. N. (E0420) in Skiatook
History: Built ca. 1910
Built: ca. 1910

Location: Tulsa County

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125478

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View to East Through Bridge

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in September 2008

125479

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Oblique View

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125480

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Truss Detail

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125481

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View Through Bridge

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125482

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Oblique View

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Skalall Creek Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

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Carries 186th St. N. (E0410) over Skalall Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 100.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Skalall Creek on 186th St. N.
History: Built 1914; replaced 2003
Built: 1914

Location: Tulsa County

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Snake Creek Bridge

Status: Intact but closed to all traffic

Location: 35.870796,-95.876670

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Carries 201st St. S. (E0790 Rd.) over Snake Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 7-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 125.0 Feet
Span Length: 125.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Snake Creek on 201st St. S.
History: Built 1909 by the Canton Bridge Company
Built: 1909

Location: Tulsa County

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127765

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View of Bridge

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127766

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View of Bridge

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127767

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Barrel View Looking East

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127768

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ID Plate

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127769

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Detail of Truss

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129195

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

129196

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

140541

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

140542

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

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Bird Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.365635,-95.992815

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Carries 5th Street (E0450) over Bird Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 65.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over Bird Creek on 5th Street (E0450) in Skiatook
History: Built ca. 1920
Built: ca. 1920

Location: Tulsa County

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125474

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View to North

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in September 2008

125475

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Oblique View

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125476

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Oblique/Deck View

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125477

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Closer View of Trusses

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in September 2008

129193

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Cherry Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.380343,-95.866518

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Carries 156th St. North (E0440) over Cherry Creek
Design: truss/bedstead/warren
Design Details: This is a Bedstead Warren pony truss bridge, which was typically used in Oklahoma between 1910 and 1915. Since ODOT shows this bridge as built in 1930, it was likely moved from another location.
Total Length: 47.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Cherry Creek on 156th St. North (E0440) in Collinsville
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Tulsa County

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125469

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View to North

Bridge crosses the creek at right angles, so is not oriented true E-W.

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

125470

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View to Northwest Through Bridge

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125471

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Oblique View Looking Southeast

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125472

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Close-Up of Joint

Shows bolted connections where prefabricated bridge sections could be assembled on-site.

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

125473

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Detail View of Truss

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

129191

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Bedstead Pony

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Harvard Ave Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 36.090478,-95.940155

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Carries I-44 over Harvard Ave
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details:
Total Length: 172.9 Feet
Span Length: 70.9 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Harvard Ave on I-44
History: Built 1956
Built: 1956

Location: Tulsa County

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169706

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Harvard Ave Bridge

Looking East between both I-44 overpasses

Photo taken by James Erickson / April 26, 2010

169707

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Harvard Ave Bridge

Looking South close-up

Photo taken by James Erickson / April 26, 2010

169708

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Harvard Ave Bridge

Looking South 15 11

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169709

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Harvard Ave Bridge

Looking North close-up

Photo taken by James Erickson / April 26, 2010

169710

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Harvard Ave Bridge

Looking North 16 4

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Midland Valley - 11th Street Overpass

Status: Replaced by highway overpass for expressway built on old railroad right-of-way.

Location: 36.142377,-95.983178

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Carries Midland Valley Railroad over E. 11th St.
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost deck plate girder bridge over E. 11th St. on Midland Valley Railroad in Tulsa
History: Built c. 1930 by Midland Valley Railroad; demolished c. 1977
Built: c. 1930

Location: Tulsa County

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126391

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View to East from 11th & Elgin

Photo taken aound 1950.

Photo from Beryl Ford Collection/Tulsa Rotary Club, Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Historical Society

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John Zink Park Footbridge

Status: Due to pier washout, bridge is currently closed to foot traffic.

Location: 36.364724,-95.992587

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Carries Footpath over Unnamed creek
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: This bowstring truss bridge is a very rare find in Oklahoma, as the design had become obsolete by the time Oklahoma became a state in 1907. It was undoubtedly moved here from an unknown location years ago, and narrowed for use as a footbridge.
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Bowstring pony truss footbridge over unnamed creek in John Zink Park in Skiatook
History:
Built:

Location: Tulsa County

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125483

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Side View

A rare find in Oklahoma!

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in September 2008

125484

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Oblique View

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125485

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View Through Bridge

Note modern diamond-plate decking.

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in September 2008

129190

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Zink Park Bowstring

This is not a traditional bowstring, as it is welded construction, not pin connected.

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Kellogg Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 36.210837,-95.852613

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Carries Footpath over Small lake on the grounds of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Tulsa office.
Design: truss/bedstead/pratt
Design Details: This Bedstead Pratt pony truss span crosses a small lake on the grounds of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's Tulsa offices. It was originally located in Washington County, exact location unknown, and was moved here C. 2002. It is named for Edgar A. Kellogg, ODOT division engineer.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Bedstead Pratt pony truss bridge over small lake on the grounds of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Tulsa office, on footpath.
History: Built 1915, Relocated c. 2002.
Built: 1915

Location: Tulsa County

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125628

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View of Bridge

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in September 2008

125629

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Closer View of Bridge

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125630

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Builder's Plate and Informational Sign

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125631

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View of Bridge

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in September 2008

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View of Bridge

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in September 2008

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Memorial Marker

Kellogg Bridge. Dedicated to Edgar A. Kellogg, Division Engineer, 1991 to 2002.

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in September 2008

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Bird Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 36.248066,-95.868043

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Carries Old US 75/US 169 (N. Mingo Rd.) over Bird Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: One-lane through truss bridge flanked by pony spans, one on each side of main span.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Bird Creek on old alignment of US 75/US 169 (N. Mingo Rd.) in Tulsa
History: Built ca. 1920; replaced 1979
Built: ca. 1920

Location: Tulsa County

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View to South

Photo from Beryl Ford Collection/Rotary Club of Tulsa, Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Historical Society

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Northern approach

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View to north

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View to north along roadway

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View to north

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Arkansas River Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 36.124506,-96.116207

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Carries OK 51/OK97 over Arkansas River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Deck plate girder bridge over Arkansas River on OK 51/OK97 in Sand Springs
History: Built 1932; replaced 1976
Built: 1932

Location: Tulsa County

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View of Bridge from River Bank

Photo taken in 1932 soon after completion of bridge. An even earlier bridge is visible behind this bridge.

Photo from Beryl Ford Collection/Rotary Club of Tulsa, Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Historical Society

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Elm Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 36.249446,-95.839135

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Carries E 66th Street N over Elm Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 6-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 117.1 Feet
Span Length: 117.1 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Elm Creek on E 66th Street N in Tulsa
History: Built ca. 1920; replaced 1992
Built: ca. 1920

Location: Tulsa County

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Oblique View of Bridge

Bridge crossed Elm Creek at right angles, so was not oriented true E-W.

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View of Bridge in Summer

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BNSF - 4th Street Overpass

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.156283,-95.976857

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Carries M.K. & T. R.R. over E. 4th St.
Design: slab
Design Details: Concrete frame and slab railroad underpass with walkways. This underpass is similar to the lost MKT underpass on 21st Street.
Total Length: 44.0 Feet
Span Length: 18.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete frame & slab railroad underpass on E. 4th St. in Tulsa
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Tulsa County

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View of Underpass Looking Northeast

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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Closer View of Underpass

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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Detail of MKT Logo Cast Into Structure

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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11th Street Bridge

Status: Closed to all traffic but preserved as a Route 66 historic site

Location: 36.142734,-96.005020

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Carries Southwest Blvd. (US 66) over Arkansas River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel arch
Total Length: 1470.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Bypassed open-spandrel arch bridge over Arkansas River formerly carrying Southwest Blvd. (US 66) in Tulsa
History: Built 1916; widened 1929; bypassed 1980.
Built: 1916

Location: Tulsa County

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View of Bridge

Photo taken before bridge widened in 1929.

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Rt.66/11th Street Bridge

Photo taken by Steve Biggs in February 2017

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Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza and gated East entrance to 11th Street Bridge

Photo posted to Wikipedia by user Serialnick

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Also known as the Cyrus Avery Route 66 Memorial Bridge

Photo taken by Michael Shulman in February 2014

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The Plaza with a statue of Cyrus Avery in car with family

Photo taken by Michael Shulman in February 2014

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Side view showing open spandrel concrete arches

Photo taken by Michael Shulman in February 2014

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Looking west. Formerly carried Southwest Boulevard in Tulsa

Photo taken by Michael Shulman in February 2014

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Photo taken by Michael Shulman in February 2014

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A tribute to Cyrus Avery

Photo taken by Michael Shulman in February 2014

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11th Street Bridge

Postcard view provided by Joe Sonderman

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11th Street Bridge

Photo taken by Joe Sonderman in January 2008

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Third Street Viaduct

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 36.150218,-96.001594

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Carries W. 3rd St. over BNSF Railroad
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Concrete deck girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Concrete deck girder bridge over BNSF Railroad on W. 3rd St. in Tulsa
History: Built 1924; replaced 1978
Built: 1924

Location: Tulsa County

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View of Bridge to East

Photo taken soon after completion in 1924.

Photo from Beryl Ford Collection/Tulsa Rotary Club, Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Historical Society.

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MKT - 15th Street Overpass

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 36.140532,-95.954442

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Carries MK&T Railroad over E. 15th St.
Design: other
Design Details: Poured concrete structure.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost concrete frame & slab railroad underpass on E. 15th St. in Tulsa
History: Built c. 1930, replaced 1968
Built: 1930

Location: Tulsa County

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View to West

Photo taken c. 1960.

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Detail of Bridge

Photo taken c. 1960

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MKT - 21st Street Overpass

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 36.133294,-95.948932

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Carries M. K. & T. Railroad over E. 21st St.
Design: other
Design Details: Poured concrete structure.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost concrete frame & slab railroad underpass on E. 21st St. in Tulsa
History: Built 1930; replaced 1965
Built: c. 1930

Location: Tulsa County

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View Through Underpass

Photo taken soon after completion around 1930.

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Midland Valley Trail - Arkansas River Bridge

Status: Derelict/abandoned
Scheduled for demolition

Location: 36.121000,-95.988548

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Carries Tulsa River Parks Trail over Arkansas River
Design: truss/deck/warren
Design Details: Built as Warren deck truss, wooden pedestrian and bicycle trail built inside trusses, but original ties remain.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Warren deck truss bridge over Arkansas River on Tulsa River Parks Trail in Tulsa
History: Built 1917, Approach Added 1937 converted to pedestrian/bicycle trail bridge in 1976.
Built: 1917

Location: Tulsa County

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Oblique View of Bridge Looking Southwest

Photo taken 1957, when this was still an active railroad bridge.

Photo from Beryl Ford Collection/Tulsa Rotary Club, Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Historical Society.

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Arkansas River Pedestrian Bridge, Tulsa, Oklahoma | by TexasExplorer98

Nicholas Henderson

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Arkansas River Pedestrian Bridge, Tulsa, Oklahoma | by TexasExplorer98

Nicholas Henderson

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Bridge at night

Looking east

Photo taken by J Lance on February 3, 2021

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Pier at night

Westernmost pier

Photo taken by J Lance on February 2, 2021

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Looking east

Taken at the eastern end of the bridge

Photo taken by J Lance on February 2, 2021

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Approach trestle

Looking east

Photo taken by J Lance on February 2, 2021

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Underpass

Span over River Parks West Trail

Photo taken by J Lance on February 2, 2021

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Underneath the Bridge

Looking east from western end of approach spans

Photo taken by J Lance on February 2, 2021

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Looking east

Looking east from west bank

Photo taken by J Lance on February 2, 2021

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Train crossing bridge

Old picture of train crossing the bridge

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51st Street Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 36.089135,-95.989556

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Carries I-44 over Arkansas River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost steel stringer bridge over Arkansas River on I-44 in Tulsa
History: Built 1952; replaced 1982
Built: 1952

Location: Tulsa County

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View of Bridge Looking West

Photo taken 1952-53.

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Mingo Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 36.177024,-95.863074

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Carries E. Pine Street over Mingo Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 295.9 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Mingo Creek on E. Pine Street in Tulsa
History: Built ca. 1920; replaced with steel stringer bridge 1958
Built: ca. 1920

Location: Tulsa County

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View of Bridge

Photo taken 1953.

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View Through Bridge

Photo taken 1953.

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BNSF - North Peoria Avenue Overpass

Status: Open to traffic.

Location: 36.162005,-95.975581

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Carries BNSF Railroad over N. Peoria Ave.
Design: slab
Design Details: Concrete frame-and-slab railroad underpass with walkways.
Total Length: 66.9 Feet
Span Length: 43.3 Feet

Overview: Concrete frame-and-slab railroad underpass on N. Peoria Ave. in Tulsa
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Tulsa County

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View of Underpass Looking North

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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View Through Underpass Looking North

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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Detail of Underpass Showing Date Stamp

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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Snake Creek Bridge

Status: Abandoned

Location: 35.874836,-95.872538

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Carries Mingo Road over Snake Creek
Design: truss/bedstead/warren
Design Details: Three-panel bedstead Warren pony truss with one-lane concrete deck.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned bedstead Warren pony truss bridge over an unnamed Creek on Mingo Road south of 191st Street.
History: Built 1914; bypassed 1997.
Built: 1914

Location: Tulsa County

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View of Bridge Looking Northwest

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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Oblique View of Bridge

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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Detail of End Panel

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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Detail of Center Panel

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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View along Top Chord

This damage is probably what ended this bridge's service. (Falling tree?)

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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Cambria Steel Stamp

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 2008

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

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View Looking South Across Bridge

Photo taken c. 1990 when bridge was still open for traffic.

Photo by Oklahoma Department of Transportation

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Photo taken by Jay Bissell in February 2021

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Photo taken by Jay Bissell in February 2021

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Photo taken by Jay Bissell in February 2021

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Photo taken by Jay Bissell in February 2021

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Bixby Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 35.958109,-95.886259

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Carries Old alignment of US 64 over Arkansas River
Design: truss/pony/parker
Design Details: 19-span Parker pony truss bridge.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: 19 span Parker pony truss bridge over Arkansas River on old alignment of US 64 in Bixby
History: Built 1939, bypassed 1988.
Built: 1939

Location: Tulsa County

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Distant View of Bridge

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in November 2008

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Closer View of Center Spns

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in November 2008

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View Along Bridge Looking North

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in November 2008

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Oblique View of Bridge

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in November 2008

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Detail of Pony Span

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in November 2008

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View Along Trusses

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in November 2008

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Photo taken by Wes Kinsler

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Photo taken by Wes Kinsler

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Photo taken by Wes Kinsler

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Photo taken by Wes Kinsler

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Jenks Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 36.024887,-95.954667

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Carries FAU 8170 bypassed over Arkansas River
Design: truss/pony/parker
Design Details: 19 Parker pony trusses
Total Length: 1941.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet

Overview: 19 span Parker pony truss bridge over Arkansas River on E 96th Street S between Jenks and Tulsa
History: Built 1948; bypassed 1996
Built: 1948

Location: Tulsa County

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Jenks Bridge

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Jenks Bridge

Looking East

Photo taken by James Erickson / April 21, 2010

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Jenks Bridge

Oblique view

Photo taken by James Erickson / April 21, 2010

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Jenks Bridge

Pathway view

Photo taken by James Erickson / April 21, 2010

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Plaque

Plaque on west end of bridge

Photo taken by J Lance on May 5, 2012

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Truss at night

Looking northeast

Photo taken by J Lance on May 5, 2012

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Bridge at night

Looking northeast

Photo taken by J Lance on May 5, 2012

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Bridge at night

Looking east from Jenks end of bridge at night

Photo taken by J Lance on May 5, 2012

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Deck view at night

Looking east from Jenks end of bridge at night

Photo taken by J Lance on May 5, 2012

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Western end of bridge, looking east

Photo taken by J Lance on April 27, 2012

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Side of bridge looking east

Photo taken by J Lance on April 27, 2012

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Standing on bridge looking east

Photo taken by J Lance on April 27, 2012

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Jenks Bridge

Photo taken by Lori Scholl

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Bridge at night

Photo taken by J Lance on March 13, 2018

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Single truss at night

Photo taken by J Lance on March 13, 2018

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Bird Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.307660,-95.958910

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Carries E 106th Street over Bird Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Parker through truss bridge over Bird Creek on E 106th Street in Tulsa
History: Built 1912
Built: 1912

Location: Tulsa County

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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West Portal looking easterly

Photo taken by John Cross in May 2009

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Date Plate West Portal

1912

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Engineer Plate

R.K. Huges

Photo taken by John Cross in May 2009

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Builders Plate

The Canton Bridge Co., Builders, Canton Ohio

Photo taken by John Cross in May 2009

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IR View West Portal

Photo taken by John Cross in May 2009

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Joe Creek Bridge

Status: Open as a private entrance to a trailer park

Location: 36.037729,-95.956349

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Carries Private drive into Trailer Park over Joe Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Pin-connected, 8-panel Parker through truss
Total Length: 165.0 Feet
Span Length: 165.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Joe Creek on a private drive adjacent to East Magnolia Drive
History: This 1909 span was originally part of the multi-span bridge across the Arkansas river at Jenks. When the next bridge was built, this span was salvaged and placed over Joe Creek on a private drive.
Built: 1909

Location: Tulsa County

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in April 2007

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Santa Fe Railway Overpass

Status: Open to rail traffic

Location: 36.215217,-95.886667

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Carries BNSF Railway over Memorial Dr.
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over closed section of N. Memorial Dr. on BNSF Railway in Tulsa.
History: Built 1930s
Built: 1930s

Location: Tulsa County

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View of Bridge to North

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in December 2008

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Closer View of Bridge

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in December 2008

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Detail of Deck

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in December 2008

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Osage Prairie Trail - Flat Rock Creek Bridge

Status: Open to cyclists & pedestrians

Location: 36.213884,-95.977948

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Carries Osage Prairie Trail over Flat Rock Creek
Design: truss/deck/warren
Design Details: Warren deck truss railroad bridge converted to pedestrian/bicycle use.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Warren deck truss bridge over Flat Rock Creek on Osage Prairie Trail (former Midland Valley RR) in Tulsa
History: Built 1930s
Built: 1930s

Location: Tulsa County

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View of Bridge Looking West

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in December 2008

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View of Main Span

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in December 2008

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

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21st Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic.

Location: 36.132400,-95.990994

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Carries 21st Street over Arkansas River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Open-spandrel arch bridge over Arkansas River on 21st St. in Tulsa.
History: Built 1932, deck replaced 1983.
Built: 1932

Location: Tulsa County

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Postcard Photo

Submitted by David Backlin

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Oblique View of Bridge

Photo from Beryl Ford Collection/Tulsa Rotary Club, Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Historical Society

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Detail of Bridge Spans

Photo taken in 1932

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N4010 Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 35.961667,-95.868333

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Carries N4010 over Fry Ditch Number 2
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 45.9 Feet
Span Length: 45.9 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Fry Ditch Number 2 on N4010
History: Built ca. 1940; replaced 1994
Built: ca. 1940

Location: Tulsa County

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BNSF - Arkansas River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.144673,-96.004920

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Carries BNSF (formerly Frisco/BN) Railway over Arkansas River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Arkansas River on BNSF (formerly Frisco/BN) Railway in Tulsa
History:
Built:

Location: Tulsa County

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Looking south. Bridge parallels I-244 span, seen on the right

Photo taken by Nathan Morton in March 2009

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BNSF - Arkansas River Bridge

Photo by Frisco Railroad

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BNSF Arkansas River Bridge

looking north in August 1979

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Lewis Avenue Bridge

Status: Removed October 10, 2013
Bridge was demolished on October 10, 2013.

Location: 36.090695,-95.957907

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Carries Lewis Avenue over I-44
Design: other
Design Details:
Total Length: 79.1 Feet
Span Length: 71.9 Feet

Overview: Lost bridge over I-44 on Lewis Avenue
History: Built 1956, demolished 2013
Built: 1956

Location: Tulsa County

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Heading due east on I-44/OK 66

Screenshot from video

Photo taken by J Lance

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Darlington Avenue Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 36.099722,-95.915833

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Carries Interstate 44 over Darlington Avenue
Design: frame/concrete
Design Details: Concrete rigid frame
Total Length: 109.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.0 Feet

Overview: Lost bridge over Darlington Avenue on Interstate 44
History: Built 1956 as part of US 66 Bypass, replaced in 2010.
Built: 1956

Location: Tulsa County

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Oblique View Looking Northwest

Darlington Ave. under bridge and north frontage road are now closed to traffic for bridge replacement project.

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in January 2010

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Detail View

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in January 2010

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View Looking North

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in January 2010

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Detail View

Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in January 2010

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Snake Creek US 64 Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 35.914722,-95.834167

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Carries US 64 over Snake Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details: Bridge has been removed, but piers and abutments remain.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Snake Creek on US 64 in Bixby
History: Bridge has been replaced.
Built:

Location: Tulsa County

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Osage Prairie Trail - Delaware Creek Tributary Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 36.264838,-95.977286

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Carries Osage Prarie Walking Trail over Delaware Creek Tributary
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Delaware Creek Tributary on Osage Prarie Walking Trail in Turley
History:
Built:

Location: Tulsa County

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in May 2009

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Yale Avenue Bridge

Status: Collapsed

Location: 35.962214,-95.922336

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Carries Yale Ave over Posey Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 5-panel, pinned Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Posey Creek on Yale Ave
History: Lost 1981 following (overweight?) earthmover crossing the bridge
Built:

Location: Tulsa County

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405894

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Bridge after collapse

Austin Hellwig Collection

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T&P - Snake Creek Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 35.914880,-95.833560

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Carries Texas and Pacific Railroad over Snake Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over Snake Creek on Texas and Pacific Railroad
History:
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Location: Tulsa County

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Arkansas River Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 36.122617,-96.116431

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Carries S.H. 97 Wilson Avenue over Arkansas River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Arkansas River on S.H. 97 Wilson Avenue
History: Replaced 1976
Built: 1932

Location: Tulsa County

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Midland Valley Trail - Riverside Drive Overpass

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 36.121650,-95.985875

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Carries Midland Valley Trail over Riverside Drive
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 41.0 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Riverside Drive on Midland Valley Trail
History: Built 1937; Removed 2015
Built: 1937

Location: Tulsa County

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454270

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Midland Valley Trail - Riverside Drive Overpass

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Osage Prarie Trail - Delaware Creek Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 36.271210,-95.980193

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Carries Osage Prarie Trail over Delaware Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Delaware Creek on Osage Prarie Trail
History:
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Location: Tulsa County

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NB US 169 Bridge

Status: Open to traffic
Scheduled for Replacement

Location: 36.234981,-95.848288

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Carries NB US 169 over E 56th N St.
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 167.0 Feet
Span Length: 51.8 Feet

Overview: Slab bridge over E 56th N St. on US 169
History: Built 1961
Built: 1961

Location: Tulsa County

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Nickel Creek Old 66 Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.077703,-96.070431

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Carries Southwest Blvd. (old US 66) over Nickel Creek
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 36.7 Feet

Overview: Stringer bridge over Nickel Creek on Southwest Blvd. (old US 66)
History:
Built: 1940

Location: Tulsa County

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BNSF - Nickel Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.078096,-96.070547

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Carries BNSF Railway over Nickel Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Nickel Creek on BNSF Railway
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917

Location: Tulsa County

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Quarry Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.191579,-95.840829

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Carries Fau 8400 (Apache) over Quarry Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 55.4 Feet
Span Length: 18.4 Feet

Overview: Slab bridge over Quarry Creek on Fau 8400 (Apache)
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925

Location: Tulsa County

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Mingo Creek-Apache St Bridge

Status: Demolished.

Location: 36.191595,-95.860978

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Carries Apache St over Mingo Creek
Design: truss/bedstead/pratt
Design Details: 4-panel, pinned Bedstead Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt bedstead pony truss bridge over Mingo Creek on Apache St
History:
Built:

Location: Tulsa County

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373756

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Photo taken by Jay Bissell in December 2016

373757

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Photo taken by Jay Bissell in December 2016

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SKOL - Bird Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.249740,-95.859701

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Carries South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad over Bird Creek
Design: truss/through/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren through truss with all verticals
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Bird Creek on South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad
History:
Built: 1920

Location: Tulsa County

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459641

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Photo taken by Mark Brown in December 2016

459642

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Photo taken by Mark Brown in December 2016

459643

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Strange. , this bridge had two plaques, one says built in 1920, and on the other side it was built in 1921.

Photo taken by Mark Brown in December 2016

459644

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Photo taken by Mark Brown in December 2016

459645

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Photo taken by Mark Brown in December 2016

459646

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Photo taken by Mark Brown in December 2016

459647

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Strange. , this bridge had two plaques, one says built in 1920, and on the other side it was built in 1921.

Photo taken by Mark Brown in December 2016

459648

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Photo taken by Mark Brown in December 2016

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Hominy Creek Bridge (relocated)

Status: Open to authorized vehicles only

Location: 36.352321,-95.991064

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Carries Private road over Tributary of Bird Creek
Design: truss/through/k-parker
Design Details: K-Parker through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: K-Parker through truss bridge over Tributary of Bird Creek on Private road
History:
Built:

Location: Tulsa County

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RR - N Denver Ave Bridge

Status: Unknown status

Location: 36.158889,-95.998303

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Carries Abandoned RR over N. Denver Avenue
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet

Overview: Girder bridge over N. Denver Avenue on abandoned R.R.
History: Built 1956
Built: 1956

Location: Tulsa County

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BNSF - N. Mingo Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.184000,-95.868869

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Carries BNSF Railway over N. Mingo Road
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 83.0 Feet
Span Length: 83.0 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over N. Mingo Road on BNSF Rwy
History: Built 1943
Built: 1943

Location: Tulsa County

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Midland Valley - Polecat Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.001482,-95.958894

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Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Polecat Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss bridge over Polecat Creek in Jenks on the Union Pacific Railroad
Total Length: 275.0 Feet
Span Length: 145.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Polecat Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Tulsa County

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Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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