US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Glover River

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 16.5E Push C/L · Structure no. 325250000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,080 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Glover River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Glover River in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2042. The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesGlover River
Location16.5E Push C/L
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates34.09776, -94.90293
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,080 ft (329.2 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,960 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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. 3 over Glover River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Glover 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. 3 over Glover River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 over Glover River?

The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Glover River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.