Elm Street over North Bosque River
FairPosted for loadHamilton County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 090980C00115001
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 443
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over North Bosque River is a steel truss - thru carrying Elm Street over North Bosque River in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 443 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2036. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over North Bosque River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is Elm Street over North Bosque River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Street over North Bosque River carry?
About 443 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over North Bosque River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over North Bosque River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.