Detail Information
1916 open spandrel concrete arch bridge spanning the Arkansas River in Tulsa on 11th Street. Designated part of Route 66 in 1926 and remodeled in the 1930's as a highway bridge, losing its original streetcar center lane and ornamental lighting. The bridge remained on Route 66 until the late 1950's. Significant primarily for its architectural significance and importance in the early growth of Tulsa, the 11th Street Bridge was listed on the NRHP in 1996. Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company, contractor. Bridge has been bypassed and is now abandoned and closed to traffic.
Reference Maps (1)
Map 18 - PDF
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(1) Maps are from the publication 'Oklahoma Route 66' by the author 'Jim Ross, Ghost Town Express, 2001'. These maps are copyrighted and not for commercial use.
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