US Bridges

SH 22 over Bosque River

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180012101038

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
566 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,062
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Bosque River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 22 over Bosque River in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 6,062 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,487 by 2042. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesBosque River
Location0.3 MI NE of SH 6
RouteState Highway 22
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91938, -97.66208
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length566 ft (172.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,062 (2023)
Projected traffic8,487 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Bosque River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 22 over Bosque River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Bosque River carry?

About 6,062 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Bosque River?

The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Bosque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.