US Bridges

Front Street over SH 111

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.14 MI East of Bu 77A · Structure no. 130620034611015

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over SH 111 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Front Street over SH 111 in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 88 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 5 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFront Street
CrossesSH 111
Location0.14 MI East of Bu 77A
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28729, -97.15029
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Front Street over SH 111 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Front Street over SH 111 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Front Street over SH 111 carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Front Street over SH 111?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over SH 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.