US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Red River

Fair

Tillman County, Oklahoma · Okla/Tex St/Line · Structure no. 249140000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
5,580 ft
57 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Red River in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 5,580 ft (1,700.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesRed River
LocationOkla/Tex St/Line
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.19917, -99.08457
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans57
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,580 ft (1,700.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 over Red River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 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. 70 over Red River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 over Red River?

The structure is 5,580 ft (1,700.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Red River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.