US Bridges

U.S. 283 over Elm Fork Red River

Good

Greer County, Oklahoma · 3.7 N JCT S.H. 34 · Structure no. 314940000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 283 over Elm Fork Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 283 over Elm Fork Red River in Greer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2042. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 283
CrossesElm Fork Red River
Location3.7 N JCT S.H. 34
RouteU.S. Route 283
Coordinates34.92528, -99.50222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length560 ft (170.7 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 traffic1,960 (2022)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 U.S. 283 over Elm Fork Red River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 283 over Elm Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 283 over Elm Fork Red River carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 283 over Elm Fork Red River?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 283 over Elm Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.