US Bridges

SH 136 NB over Canadian River

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 5.1 MI N of SH 152 · Structure no. 041180035601014

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,061 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
2,071
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 NB over Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 136 NB over Canadian River in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2033. The structure is 2,061 ft (628.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 136 NB
CrossesCanadian River
Location5.1 MI N of SH 152
RouteState Highway 136
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.73225, -101.41804
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans24 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,061 ft (628.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2020)
Projected traffic3,580 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 136 NB over Canadian River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 136 NB over Canadian River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 136 NB over Canadian River carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 NB over Canadian River?

The structure is 2,061 ft (628.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 136 NB over Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.