FM 56 over N Bosque River
FairBosque County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180039801041
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 810 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,786
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 56 over N Bosque River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 56 over N Bosque River in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,786 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 56 over N Bosque River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 56 over N 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 56 over N Bosque River carry?
About 2,786 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 56 over N Bosque River?
The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 56 over N Bosque River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.