US Bridges

SH 70 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Fisher County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of FM 2744 · Structure no. 080770026305016

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,553
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Abandoned Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Abandoned Railroad in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 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 2,553 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2033. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location0.10 MI N of FM 2744
RouteState Highway 70
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56989, -100.38442
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,553 (2020)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 70 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 70 over Abandoned 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 2,553 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.