US Bridges

SH 36 over At & Sf RR

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of US 67 · Structure no. 230470018301052

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,585
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over At & Sf RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over At & Sf RR in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 73 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 4,585 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2033. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesAt & Sf RR
Location0.10 MI SE of US 67
RouteState Highway 36
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89674, -98.58334
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,585 (2023)
Projected traffic5,490 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over At & Sf RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 36 over At & Sf RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over At & Sf RR carry?

About 4,585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over At & Sf RR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over At & Sf RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.