US Bridges

US 84 WB over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Garza County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 050860005305092

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,925
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 WB over BNSF Railroad in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,925 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,895 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 WB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.9 MI S of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17911, -101.37372
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,925 (2022)
Projected traffic6,895 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 84 WB over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 WB over BNSF 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 WB over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 4,925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.