US Bridges

Sl 7 On-Ramp over Railroad (up)

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of SH 31 W · Structure no. 101080109905020

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,976
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 7 On-Ramp over Railroad (up) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 7 On-Ramp over Railroad (up) in Henderson 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 4,976 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,970 by 2038. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 7 On-Ramp
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.20 MI SE of SH 31 W
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.1918, -95.90795
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,976 (2018)
Projected traffic3,970 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sl 7 On-Ramp over Railroad (up) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 7 On-Ramp over Railroad (up) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 7 On-Ramp over Railroad (up) carry?

About 4,976 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sl 7 On-Ramp over Railroad (up)?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 7 On-Ramp over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.