US Bridges

SH 95 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 130760032303024

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 over Union Pacific Railroad in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2033. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location1.70 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 95
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72021, -97.11377
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2024)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 95 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.