US Bridges

Boone Street over BNSF RR Yard

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270B00130001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,045
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boone Street over BNSF RR Yard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boone Street over BNSF RR Yard in Johnson 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 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 3,045 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,095 by 2038. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoone Street
CrossesBNSF RR Yard
Location0.5 MI E of SH 174
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3667, -97.38574
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,045 (2018)
Projected traffic3,095 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Boone Street over BNSF RR Yard built?

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

What condition is Boone Street over BNSF RR Yard 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 2022.

How much traffic does Boone Street over BNSF RR Yard carry?

About 3,045 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Boone Street over BNSF RR Yard?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Boone Street over BNSF RR Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.