US Bridges

East Ave H over BNSF & Mkt RR

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140B00117001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
532 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,946
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ave H over BNSF & Mkt RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Ave H over BNSF & Mkt RR in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,946 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2033. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ave H
CrossesBNSF & Mkt RR
Location1.90 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08708, -97.33781
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,946 (2020)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Ave H over BNSF & Mkt RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ave H over BNSF & Mkt RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does East Ave H over BNSF & Mkt RR carry?

About 6,946 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Ave H over BNSF & Mkt RR?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns East Ave H over BNSF & Mkt RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.