US Bridges

US 96 NB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 0.70 MI NE of SH 327 · Structure no. 201010006505090

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,942
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 NB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 NB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,942 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,718 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 96 NB
CrossesUS 96 Bus & BNSF RR
Location0.70 MI NE of SH 327
RouteU.S. Route 96
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34872, -94.14496
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,942 (2022)
Projected traffic9,718 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 96 NB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 96 NB over US 96 Bus & BNSF 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 96 NB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR carry?

About 6,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 96 NB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 NB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.