US Bridges

Chisholm TR (ntta) over Don Lee

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Johnson County, Texas · Chisholm TR @ Don Lee · Structure no. 021270050405508

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Chisholm TR (ntta) over Don Lee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chisholm TR (ntta) over Don Lee in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChisholm TR (ntta)
CrossesDon Lee
LocationChisholm TR @ Don Lee
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43825, -97.41704
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2022
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Chisholm TR (ntta) over Don Lee built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chisholm TR (ntta) over Don Lee 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Chisholm TR (ntta) over Don Lee carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chisholm TR (ntta) over Don Lee?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Chisholm TR (ntta) over Don Lee?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.