US Bridges

South 24th Street over BNSF RR

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140B00050001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
467 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,753
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 24th Street over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South 24th Street over BNSF RR in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,753 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth 24th Street
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.15 MI S of SH 53
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07778, -97.33335
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,753 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 24th Street over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 24th Street over BNSF RR 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 South 24th Street over BNSF RR carry?

About 2,753 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South 24th Street over BNSF RR?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns South 24th Street over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.