US Bridges

S.H. 78 over Red River

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · Ok Texas State Line · Structure no. 320770000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,297 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 78 over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 78 over Red River in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,980 by 2042. The structure is 2,297 ft (700.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesS.H. 78
CrossesRed River
LocationOk Texas State Line
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates33.75583, -96.19778
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans17
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,297 ft (700.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,980 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 78 over Red River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 78 over Red River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 78 over Red River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 78 over Red River?

The structure is 2,297 ft (700.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 78 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.