US Bridges

US 80 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 2.25 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 191030009609096

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,414
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Union Pacific Railroad in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,414 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,970 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location2.25 MI W of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54861, -94.38947
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,414 (2024)
Projected traffic14,970 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 80 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 10,414 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.