SH 85 over San Miguel Creek
GoodFrio County, Texas · 6.00 MI E of FM 1582 · Structure no. 150830030107040
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,415
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 85 over San Miguel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 85 over San Miguel Creek in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 2,415 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 85 over San Miguel Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 85 over San Miguel Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 85 over San Miguel Creek carry?
About 2,415 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is SH 85 over San Miguel Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 85 over San Miguel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.