US Bridges

SH 114 WB over BNSF Railroad

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.0 Mi. W. of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610035302426

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,921
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 WB over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 WB over BNSF Railroad in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,921 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,200 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 114 WB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location2.0 Mi. W. of FM 156
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03551, -97.34092
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,921 (2019)
Projected traffic38,200 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 WB over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 WB over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 9,921 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 WB 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 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 WB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.