US Bridges

NE 23rd St. over Orm R.R. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1 MI W of I-35/NE 23 · Structure no. 105510000000000

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,847
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 23rd St. over Orm R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 23rd St. over Orm R.R. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 79 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,847 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,155 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 23rd St.
CrossesOrm R.R. under
Location.1 MI W of I-35/NE 23
RouteCity Street E1050
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.49309, -97.46692
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,847 (2022)
Projected traffic62,155 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$867,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 23rd St. over Orm R.R. under built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is NE 23rd St. over Orm R.R. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does NE 23rd St. over Orm R.R. under carry?

About 38,847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NE 23rd St. over Orm R.R. under?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns NE 23rd St. over Orm R.R. under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.