US Bridges

US 82 over SH 37

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 2.9 MI S of FM 2283 · Structure no. 011940004601024

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,656
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over SH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over SH 37 in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 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 2,656 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,105 by 2027. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82
CrossesSH 37
Location2.9 MI S of FM 2283
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.62221, -95.05236
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,656 (2020)
Projected traffic4,105 by 2027
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 82 over SH 37 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over SH 37 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 82 over SH 37 carry?

About 2,656 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over SH 37?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over SH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.