U.S. 283 over Red River
FairJackson County, Oklahoma · Okla-Texas State Line · Structure no. 205810000000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 3,707 ft
- 38 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 283 over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 283 over Red River in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 3,707 ft (1,129.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 283 over Red River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 283 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. 283 over Red River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 283 over Red River?
The structure is 3,707 ft (1,129.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 283 over Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.