US Bridges

Lincoln Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 4.3 MI N of I-235 · Structure no. 138860000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 68 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 6 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,320 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesLincoln Blvd.
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location4.3 MI N of I-235
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates35.52716, -97.50384
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2022)
Projected traffic14,320 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Lincoln Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.