SE 23rd St. over Lightning Creek
FairOklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI E of Santa Fe · Structure no. 164230000000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 23rd St. over Lightning Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SE 23rd St. over Lightning Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SE 23rd St. over Lightning Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 23rd St. over Lightning 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SE 23rd St. over Lightning Creek carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SE 23rd St. over Lightning Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns SE 23rd St. over Lightning Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.