US Bridges

SH 289 over KCS Railroad

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of G Bush Tpke · Structure no. 180430009105053

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,458
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 289 over KCS Railroad in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 62,458 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,785 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 289
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location0.05 MI N of G Bush Tpke
RouteState Highway 289
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0131, -96.79541
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,458 (2019)
Projected traffic47,785 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 289 over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SH 289 over KCS 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 289 over KCS Railroad carry?

About 62,458 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 289 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.