US Bridges

SH 47 NB over SH 21 EB

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of Osr · Structure no. 170210313802053

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 47 NB over SH 21 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 47 NB over SH 21 EB in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 47 NB
CrossesSH 21 EB
Location2.4 MI E of Osr
RouteState Highway 47
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64991, -96.46763
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2013)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 47 NB over SH 21 EB built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 47 NB over SH 21 EB 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 47 NB over SH 21 EB carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 47 NB over SH 21 EB?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 47 NB over SH 21 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.