US Bridges

Virginia ST over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Franklin ST · Structure no. 191030B02895001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,664
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia ST over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia ST over Union Pacific Railroad in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,664 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,627 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVirginia ST
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location1.0 MI E of Franklin ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55582, -94.36732
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2023)
Projected traffic2,627 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Virginia ST over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia 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 2024.

How much traffic does Virginia ST over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Virginia ST over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia ST over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.