US Bridges

SH 73 EB over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 1663 · Structure no. 200360050803160

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,866
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 73 EB over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 73 EB over Abandoned Railroad in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,866 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,030 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 73 EB
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location0.3 MI E of FM 1663
RouteState Highway 73
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82659, -94.37919
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,866 (2022)
Projected traffic5,030 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 73 EB over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 73 EB over Abandoned Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 73 EB over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 4,866 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 73 EB over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 73 EB over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.