SH 37 over Sulphur Riv Rel 2
FairRed River County, Texas · 6.9 MI S JCT US 271 · Structure no. 011940018904045
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,797
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 37 over Sulphur Riv Rel 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37 over Sulphur Riv Rel 2 in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SH 37 over Sulphur Riv Rel 2 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 37 over Sulphur Riv Rel 2 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 2023.
How much traffic does SH 37 over Sulphur Riv Rel 2 carry?
About 1,797 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SH 37 over Sulphur Riv Rel 2?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 37 over Sulphur Riv Rel 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.