US Bridges

S.H. 34 over N Fork of Red River

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 3.6 N Greer C/L · Structure no. 315750000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
900 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
972
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 34 over N Fork of Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 34 over N Fork of Red River in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 972 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2042. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 34
CrossesN Fork of Red River
Location3.6 N Greer C/L
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates35.16583, -99.50722
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2022)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 34 over N Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 34 over N 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 34 over N Fork of Red River carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 34 over N Fork of Red River?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 34 over N Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.