Birch ST over BNSF RR
GoodHemphill County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of US 60 · Structure no. 041070AA0110001
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 602
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch ST over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch ST over BNSF RR in Hemphill County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 602 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2034. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch ST over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch ST over BNSF RR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Birch ST over BNSF RR carry?
About 602 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Birch ST over BNSF RR?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Birch ST over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.