SH 70 over Canadian River
GoodRoberts County, Texas · 4.5 MI N of FM 283 · Structure no. 041970049004009
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 3,250 ft
- 25 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,337
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 70 over Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Canadian River in Roberts County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,290 by 2033. The structure is 3,250 ft (990.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Canadian River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 70 over Canadian 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 70 over Canadian River carry?
About 1,337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SH 70 over Canadian River?
The structure is 3,250 ft (990.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 70 over Canadian River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.