US Bridges

US 75 SB over BNSF RR

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of FM 1417 · Structure no. 010920004703158

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,541
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 SB over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 SB over BNSF RR in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 20,541 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,190 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 75 SB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.3 MI S of FM 1417
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57601, -96.60269
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,541 (2020)
Projected traffic26,190 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 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 SB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 SB over BNSF RR 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 US 75 SB over BNSF RR carry?

About 20,541 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 75 SB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 SB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.