US Bridges

SH 37 over Red River

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 17.4 Mi. N. of US 82 · Structure no. 011940018901057

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,000 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
3,269
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37 over Red River in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,269 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,162 by 2039. The structure is 3,000 ft (914.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesSH 37
CrossesRed River
Location17.4 Mi. N. of US 82
RouteState Highway 37
StateTexas
Coordinates33.86434, -95.031
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans24
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,000 ft (914.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,269 (2020)
Projected traffic3,162 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 37 over Red River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 37 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 37 over Red River carry?

About 3,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 over Red River?

The structure is 3,000 ft (914.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.