US Bridges

S Santa Fe Ave. over Lightning Creek

FairPosted for load

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .05N of SW 44th · Structure no. 178670000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Santa Fe Ave. over Lightning Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Santa Fe Ave. over Lightning Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Santa Fe Ave.
CrossesLightning Creek
Location.05N of SW 44th
RouteCity Street N3080
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.42146, -97.51257
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$514,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Santa Fe Ave. over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is S Santa Fe Ave. 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 2023.

How much traffic does S Santa Fe Ave. over Lightning Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Santa Fe Ave. over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Santa Fe Ave. over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.