Bridge Highlights of the Highway!

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Jefferson Highway Bridge - Muskogee, Oklahoma

This “through-truss” bridge was built in 1922 for travel along the Jefferson Highway over the Arkansas River north of Muskogee. The “free” bridge replaced a former toll bridge at the location and was funded by a bond issue. Today the historic bridge remains alongside a modern bridge built in the late 1970s. A Jefferson Highway historical marker will be erected near the bridge in 2022.

Clear Boggy Creek Bridge - Caney, Oklahoma  

This historic bridge once served Jefferson Highway travelers in Atoka County, Oklahoma. The scenic “through-truss” bridge continues to serve the rural area at the crossing of Clear Boggy Creek near Caney, Oklahoma. The bridge can be seen by taking an Adventure Route section of the newly established heritage route through Oklahoma.

Peaceable Creek Bridge - Savanna, Oklahoma

This very old “Pony-Truss” bridge dates back to the 1900s in Oklahoma and certainly served Jefferson Highway travelers along the route in Pittsburg County. The bridge can be driven over and viewed along the historic original route into Savanna, Oklahoma.

Blue River Bridge - Armstrong, Oklahoma

This large, historic bridge remains today as a primary source of traffic over the Blue River along the roadway in Bryan County at Armstrong. It was built around 1930, and the bridge is a “K-Parker through truss” design. Many travelers have photographed this bridge.​

Red River Bridge - Colbert, Oklahoma

The remaining section of the historic Red River Bridge between Oklahoma and Texas can be viewed today in a display at Colbert, Oklahoma’s public park. The bridge was part of a controversy in 1931 between neighboring Oklahoma between the Oklahoma National Guardsmen and Texas Rangers. Their respective governors called them out over the disagreement. There have been many pictures that show “JH” or Jefferson Highway markings on the bridge from that time.

Jefferson Highway Bridge over Verdigris River - Okay, Oklahoma

Only one section of this historic bridge remains today at the crossing of the historic Jefferson Highway route over the Verdigris River in Wagoner County at Okay. The bridge was built in 1921 and was once a principal part of travel between Muskogee and Wagoner along the route. It was later bypassed with the building of a modern bridge when the navigation channel was changed nearby. The remaining portion of the bridge can be viewed from Okay, but any attempt to gain access to the remaining span is highly discouraged.