S.H. 51 over Grand / Gibson Lake
GoodCherokee County, Oklahoma · Cherokee / Wagoner C/L · Structure no. 298500000000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,168 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 51 over Grand / Gibson Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over Grand / Gibson Lake in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 1,168 ft (356 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 51 over Grand / Gibson Lake built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 51 over Grand / Gibson Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 51 over Grand / Gibson Lake carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 51 over Grand / Gibson Lake?
The structure is 1,168 ft (356 m) long with a longest span of 258 ft (78.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 51 over Grand / Gibson Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.