US Bridges

US 96 SB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 0.70 MI NE of SH 327 · Structure no. 201010006505144

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,514
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 SB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 96 SB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 7,514 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).

CarriesUS 96 SB
CrossesUS 96 Bus & BNSF RR
Location0.70 MI NE of SH 327
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34901, -94.1451
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,514 (2024)
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 SB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 96 SB 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 SB over US 96 Bus & BNSF RR carry?

About 7,514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.