US Bridges

US 82 WB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 030490004501231

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
599 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,015
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 WB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 WB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 21,015 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,421 by 2040. The structure is 599 ft (182.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 WB
CrossesBNSF RR & Dixon ST
Location0.6 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6408, -97.14418
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length599 ft (182.7 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,015 (2020)
Projected traffic29,421 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 WB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 WB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 WB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST carry?

About 21,015 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 82 WB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST?

The structure is 599 ft (182.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 WB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.