US Bridges

SH 25 over South Side Irrig.Canal

Fair

Archer County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of SH 258 · Structure no. 030050013704017

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25 over South Side Irrig.Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 25 over South Side Irrig.Canal in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25
CrossesSouth Side Irrig.Canal
Location1.8 MI S of SH 258
RouteState Highway 25
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83231, -98.83682
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic455 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25 over South Side Irrig.Canal built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25 over South Side Irrig.Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 25 over South Side Irrig.Canal carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 25 over South Side Irrig.Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25 over South Side Irrig.Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.