US Bridges

S.H. 30 over North Fork of Red River

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 6.0 N. of I-40 · Structure no. 290330000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,900 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 30 over North Fork of Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 30 over North Fork of Red River in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2042. The structure is 1,900 ft (579.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 30
CrossesNorth Fork of Red River
Location6.0 N. of I-40
RouteState Highway 30
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.30083, -99.87861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,900 ft (579.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2022)
Projected traffic1,267 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 30 over North Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 30 over North Fork of Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 30 over North Fork of Red River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 30 over North Fork of Red River?

The structure is 1,900 ft (579.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 30 over North Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.