US Bridges

US 60 / 83 over Canadian River

Good

Hemphill County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 041070003005041

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,925 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
2,968
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 / 83 over Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 / 83 over Canadian River in Hemphill County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,968 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,630 by 2033. The structure is 2,925 ft (891.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

CarriesUS 60 / 83
CrossesCanadian River
Location0.4 MI S of US 60
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates35.93554, -100.37059
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans23 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,925 ft (891.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,968 (2023)
Projected traffic4,630 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed82 mi (132 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 / 83 over Canadian River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 / 83 over Canadian River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 / 83 over Canadian River carry?

About 2,968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 60 / 83 over Canadian River?

The structure is 2,925 ft (891.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 / 83 over Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.