S.H. 79 over Red River
GoodJefferson County, Oklahoma · .5 NE Texas State Line · Structure no. 305360000000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,432 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 79 over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 79 over Red River in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2042. The structure is 2,432 ft (741.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 79 over Red River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 79 over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 79 over Red River carry?
About 1,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 79 over Red River?
The structure is 2,432 ft (741.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 79 over Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.