US Bridges

US 67 NB over UP RR

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 180710026101037

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,525
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over UP RR 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 18,525 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,447 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesUP RR
Location1.0 MI N of US 287
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49293, -96.99881
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,525 (2023)
Projected traffic25,447 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 NB over UP RR built?

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

What condition is US 67 NB over UP 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 NB over UP RR carry?

About 18,525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over UP RR?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.