SH 208 over Colorado River Relief
FairCoke County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of FM 2034 · Structure no. 070410045401039
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,520
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 208 over Colorado River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208 over Colorado River Relief in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 69 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 208 over Colorado River Relief built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is SH 208 over Colorado River Relief 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 208 over Colorado River Relief carry?
About 1,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 208 over Colorado River Relief?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 208 over Colorado River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.