US Bridges

SH 158 over SH 137

Good

Glasscock County, Texas · At Int of SH137 and SH158 · Structure no. 070880049407210

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,751
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over SH 137 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 158 over SH 137 in Glasscock County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,751 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,651 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesSH 158
CrossesSH 137
LocationAt Int of SH137 and SH158
RouteState Highway 137
StateTexas
Coordinates31.88897, -101.70977
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,751 (2022)
Projected traffic6,651 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 158 over SH 137 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158 over SH 137 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158 over SH 137 carry?

About 4,751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over SH 137?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over SH 137?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.