US Bridges

US 283 over Red River

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · Tx / Ok State Line · Structure no. 032440012401024

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,707 ft
38 main spans
Daily traffic
1,364
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 283 over Red River in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,364 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2040. The structure is 3,707 ft (1,129.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesUS 283
CrossesRed River
LocationTx / Ok State Line
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateTexas
Coordinates34.43144, -99.34163
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans38 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,707 ft (1,129.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,364 (2020)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 US 283 over Red River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 283 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 283 over Red River carry?

About 1,364 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over Red River?

The structure is 3,707 ft (1,129.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 over Red River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.