US Bridges

N 8th ST over UPRR

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 180710D00123001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
965 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,965
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 8th ST over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 8th ST over UPRR in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,965 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 965 ft (294.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN 8th ST
CrossesUPRR
Location0.5 MI N of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48973, -96.99457
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length965 ft (294.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,965 (2014)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N 8th ST over UPRR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 8th ST over UPRR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does N 8th ST over UPRR carry?

About 3,965 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N 8th ST over UPRR?

The structure is 965 ft (294.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N 8th ST over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.