US Bridges

Ross Maxwell Sceni over Unnamed Wash

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 23.5 Miles South from San · Structure no. 7130006P0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Ross Maxwell Sceni over Unnamed Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ross Maxwell Sceni over Unnamed Wash in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoss Maxwell Sceni
CrossesUnnamed Wash
Location23.5 Miles South from San
RouteFederal Lands Road 15
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.16068, -103.55431
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2013)
Projected traffic158 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$603,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ross Maxwell Sceni over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Maxwell Sceni over Unnamed Wash 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ross Maxwell Sceni over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ross Maxwell Sceni over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ross Maxwell Sceni over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the National Park Service.