US Bridges

SH 289 over SH 56

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 4.9 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 010920004503248

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,505
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289 over SH 56 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 289 over SH 56 in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 4,505 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,217 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesSH 289
CrossesSH 56
Location4.9 MI W of US 75
RouteState Highway 289
StateTexas
Coordinates33.62002, -96.69825
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,505 (2021)
Projected traffic6,217 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 289 over SH 56 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 289 over SH 56 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 289 over SH 56 carry?

About 4,505 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 289 over SH 56?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289 over SH 56?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.