US Bridges

SH 114 EB over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.0 Mi. W. of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610035302089

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,841
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 EB over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 EB over BNSF Railroad in Denton 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 19,841 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,730 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 114 EB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location2.0 Mi. W. of FM 156
RouteState Highway 114
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03523, -97.34149
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,841 (2019)
Projected traffic31,730 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 EB over BNSF Railroad built?

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

What condition is SH 114 EB over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 EB over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 19,841 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 EB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 EB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.