US Bridges

N3077 (s Sage Ave) over Lightning Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .3S of SW 44 · Structure no. 190220000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3077 (s Sage Ave) over Lightning Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3077 (s Sage Ave) over Lightning Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN3077 (s Sage Ave)
CrossesLightning Creek
Location.3S of SW 44
RouteCity Street N3077
Coordinates35.41692, -97.51699
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3077 (s Sage Ave) over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3077 (s Sage 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 N3077 (s Sage Ave) over Lightning Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3077 (s Sage Ave) over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N3077 (s Sage Ave) over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.