IH 35 NB over Red River
FairCooke County, Texas · At Tx/Ok State Line · Structure no. 030490019401008
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,273 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,767
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 NB over Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB over Red River in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 19,767 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,759 by 2040. The structure is 1,273 ft (388 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 NB over Red River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is IH 35 NB 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 NB over Red River carry?
About 19,767 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 NB over Red River?
The structure is 1,273 ft (388 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 NB over Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.