US Bridges

US 75 NB FR over BNSF RR

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of FM 1417 · Structure no. 010920004703011

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 NB FR over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 NB FR over BNSF RR in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 75 NB FR
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.3 MI S of FM 1417
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57649, -96.60147
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2013)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 NB FR over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 NB FR over BNSF RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 NB FR over BNSF RR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 75 NB FR over BNSF RR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 NB FR over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.