US Bridges

SH 70 NB over US 277 SB

Fair

Coke County, Texas · Int US 277 & SH 70 · Structure no. 070410040701057

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
607
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 NB over US 277 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 NB over US 277 SB in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2030. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 70 NB
CrossesUS 277 SB
LocationInt US 277 & SH 70
RouteState Highway 70
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01388, -100.27803
Functional classRural Major 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.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2023)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2030
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 70 NB over US 277 SB built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 70 NB over US 277 SB 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 70 NB over US 277 SB carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 NB over US 277 SB?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 NB over US 277 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.