US Bridges

SH 70 over Burlington N RR

Fair

Donley County, Texas · 0.092 MI North of US 287 · Structure no. 250650031001002

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,626
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Burlington N RR is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 70 over Burlington N RR in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 83 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 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesBurlington N RR
Location0.092 MI North of US 287
RouteState Highway 70
CountyDonley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.9445, -100.89834
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2020)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 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 70 over Burlington N RR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SH 70 over Burlington N 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Burlington N RR carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Burlington N RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Burlington N RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.