US Bridges

Elm Street over North Bosque River Rel

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 090980C00115002

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over North Bosque River Rel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over North Bosque River Rel in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1920, 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.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Street
CrossesNorth Bosque River Rel
Location0.50 MI S of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97492, -98.03173
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$418,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over North Bosque River Rel built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street over North Bosque River Rel 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 Rel carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elm Street over North Bosque River Rel?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over North Bosque River Rel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.