US Bridges

SH 70 over Abandoned Bn RR

Fair

Hall County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of SH 86 · Structure no. 250970031103010

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Abandoned Bn RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Abandoned Bn RR in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 71 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 5 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesAbandoned Bn RR
Location0.30 MI N of SH 86
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.40616, -100.89432
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
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 SH 70 over Abandoned Bn RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SH 70 over Abandoned Bn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Abandoned Bn RR carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Abandoned Bn RR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Abandoned Bn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.