US Bridges

S.H. 37 over Red River

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · Ok/Tx State Line · Structure no. 304980000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,000 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
2,778
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 37 over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 37 over Red River in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,778 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2042. The structure is 3,000 ft (914.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesRed River
LocationOk/Tx State Line
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates33.86772, -95.03102
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,000 ft (914.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,778 (2022)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 S.H. 37 over Red River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 37 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 37 over Red River carry?

About 2,778 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 37 over Red River?

The structure is 3,000 ft (914.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 37 over Red River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.