SH 70 over Salt Fk Red River
GoodDonley County, Texas · 4.15 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 250650031001011
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,382
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 70 over Salt Fk Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Salt Fk Red River in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 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 1,382 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 70 over Salt Fk Red River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is SH 70 over Salt Fk 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 70 over Salt Fk Red River carry?
About 1,382 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 70 over Salt Fk Red River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 70 over Salt Fk Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.