US Bridges

US 70 & US 183 over Red River

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of FM 1763 · Structure no. 032440014702004

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,580 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
1,916
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 & US 183 over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 & US 183 over Red River in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,916 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,656 by 2040. The structure is 5,580 ft (1,700.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesUS 70 & US 183
CrossesRed River
Location2.2 MI N of FM 1763
RouteU.S. Route 70
StateTexas
Coordinates34.20973, -99.0821
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,580 ft (1,700.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,916 (2024)
Projected traffic1,656 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 US 70 & US 183 over Red River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 & US 183 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 70 & US 183 over Red River carry?

About 1,916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 70 & US 183 over Red River?

The structure is 5,580 ft (1,700.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 & US 183 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.