State Highway 79 Bridge at the Red River

The State Highway 79 Bridge stretches 2,255 feet across the Red River, featuring 21 truss spans in a camelback pony design configuration.

Built as a joint project between Texas and Oklahoma highway departments in 1939, the bridge received National Register of Historic Places recognition in 1996.

The bridge represents a significant connection point between communities in Jefferson County, linking the cities of Waurika, Oklahoma and Byers, Texas.

The structure spans 1.5 acres and provides direct transportation access between Oklahoma and Texas through a two-lane vehicular passage system.

This engineering marvel stood as the only camelback pony truss bridge on Texas state highways until its replacement with a new structure in 2018.

Location: Oklahoma

Location: Texas

Location: Jefferson County

Address: OK 79 across the Red River at the OK-TX state line

GPS coordinates: 34.13220,-98.09420

Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:36