US Bridges

US 84 over SH 153 & BNSF Railroad

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 1.55 MI SE of SH 206 · Structure no. 230420005404083

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
613 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,674
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over SH 153 & BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over SH 153 & BNSF Railroad in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,674 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,240 by 2033. The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesSH 153 & BNSF Railroad
Location1.55 MI SE of SH 206
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82724, -99.41412
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length613 ft (186.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,674 (2020)
Projected traffic5,240 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 84 over SH 153 & BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over SH 153 & BNSF 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over SH 153 & BNSF Railroad carry?

About 3,674 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over SH 153 & BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over SH 153 & BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.