US Bridges

S.H. 34 over Farmrail

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 5.5 N JCT S.H. 152 · Structure no. 316730000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 34 over Farmrail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 34 over Farmrail in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 34
CrossesFarmrail
Location5.5 N JCT S.H. 152
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates35.36972, -99.50528
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2022)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 34 over Farmrail built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 34 over Farmrail 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. 34 over Farmrail carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 34 over Farmrail?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 34 over Farmrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.