US Bridges

SH 208 over Colorado River

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 0.73 MI S of SH 158 · Structure no. 070410045401040

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
481 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,357
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208 over Colorado River in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1956, 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 5 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 1,357 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesColorado River
Location0.73 MI S of SH 158
RouteState Highway 208
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.88539, -100.48047
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2020)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 208 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over Colorado River 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 carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Colorado River?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.