SH 70 over Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Riv
FairFisher County, Texas · 3.59 MI S of Kent CO LN · Structure no. 080770026303005
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 520 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 70 over Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Riv in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 91 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2033. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 70 over Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Riv built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is SH 70 over Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Riv 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 70 over Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Riv carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SH 70 over Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Riv?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 70 over Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.