S.W 59th Street over Lightning Creek
PoorOklahoma County, Oklahoma · .6W of Santa Fe Ave · Structure no. 103280000000000
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.W 59th Street over Lightning Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.W 59th Street over Lightning Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 80 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.W 59th Street over Lightning Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is S.W 59th Street over Lightning Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does S.W 59th Street over Lightning Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S.W 59th Street over Lightning Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns S.W 59th Street over Lightning Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.