US Bridges

US 67 NB over Ward RD

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.60 MI SW of Midlothian · Structure no. 180710026002021

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,783
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Ward RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over Ward RD in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 12,783 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,330 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesWard RD
Location1.60 MI SW of Midlothian
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46656, -97.02834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,783 (2019)
Projected traffic11,330 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 NB over Ward RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB over Ward RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 NB over Ward RD carry?

About 12,783 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Ward RD?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Ward RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.