US Bridges

SH 105 over Brazos River

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.58 MI W of FM 159 · Structure no. 170210031505080

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,780 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,050
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 105 over Brazos River in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,550 by 2040. The structure is 1,780 ft (542.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesBrazos River
Location0.58 MI W of FM 159
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35955, -96.15383
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,780 ft (542.5 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2020)
Projected traffic9,550 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 105 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 105 over Brazos River 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 105 over Brazos River carry?

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SH 105 over Brazos River?

The structure is 1,780 ft (542.5 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.