FM 211 over BNSF Railroad
FairGarza County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of US 84 · Structure no. 050860249801001
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 111
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 211 over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 211 over BNSF Railroad in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 211 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is FM 211 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 FM 211 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 111 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 211 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM 211 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.