US Bridges

SH 93 over UPRR & North ST

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 190190021801143

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 93 over UPRR & North ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 93 over UPRR & North ST in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,620 by 2031. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSH 93
CrossesUPRR & North ST
Location1.10 MI S of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41395, -94.06101
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2011)
Projected traffic12,620 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 93 over UPRR & North ST built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 93 over UPRR & North ST 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 93 over UPRR & North ST carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 93 over UPRR & North ST?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 93 over UPRR & North ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.