IH 35 SB over Red River
FairCooke County, Texas · At Tx/Ok State Line · Structure no. 030490019401001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,275 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,542
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 SB over Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over Red River in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 40,542 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,759 by 2040. The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 SB over Red River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is IH 35 SB 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does IH 35 SB over Red River carry?
About 40,542 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 SB over Red River?
The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 SB over Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.