SH 73 WB over Abandoned Railroad
FairChambers County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 1663 · Structure no. 200360050803161
- 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 WB over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 73 WB 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 73 WB over Abandoned Railroad built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 73 WB 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 WB over Abandoned Railroad carry?
About 4,866 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 73 WB 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 WB over Abandoned Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.