US Bridges

SH 289 over Burlington Northern RR

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 4.3 MI N of FM 121 · Structure no. 010920009101070

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,895
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289 over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 289 over Burlington Northern RR in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 5,895 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,010 by 2033. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 289
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location4.3 MI N of FM 121
RouteState Highway 289
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.50014, -96.71688
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,895 (2020)
Projected traffic5,010 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 289 over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 289 over Burlington Northern 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 289 over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 5,895 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 289 over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289 over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.