US Bridges

SH 6 SB Offr over SH 6 SB Onr / Bs 6 NB

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 2.71 MI SE of SH 30 · Structure no. 170210004912167

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,060 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 SB Offr over SH 6 SB Onr / Bs 6 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 SB Offr over SH 6 SB Onr / Bs 6 NB in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2031. The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 SB Offr
CrossesSH 6 SB Onr / Bs 6 NB
Location2.71 MI SE of SH 30
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59252, -96.29089
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,060 ft (323.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2014)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 SB Offr over SH 6 SB Onr / Bs 6 NB built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 SB Offr over SH 6 SB Onr / Bs 6 NB 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 SB Offr over SH 6 SB Onr / Bs 6 NB carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 SB Offr over SH 6 SB Onr / Bs 6 NB?

The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 SB Offr over SH 6 SB Onr / Bs 6 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.