US Bridges

Sl 485 over Railroad (up)

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 100930329002001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,469
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 485 over Railroad (up) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 485 over Railroad (up) in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,469 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,330 by 2033. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSl 485
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.40 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 485
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52793, -94.93055
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,469 (2018)
Projected traffic9,330 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 485 over Railroad (up) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 485 over Railroad (up) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 485 over Railroad (up) carry?

About 5,469 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sl 485 over Railroad (up)?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 485 over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.