US Bridges

N Bolivar ST over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 191030B00385001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
930 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,290
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bolivar ST over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Bolivar ST over Union Pacific Railroad in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,290 by 2033. The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Bolivar ST
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.2 MI N of US 80
RouteCity Street 303
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55253, -94.3664
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2022
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 spans10 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length930 ft (283.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2013)
Projected traffic3,290 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Bolivar ST over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bolivar ST 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does N Bolivar ST over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N Bolivar ST over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N Bolivar ST over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.