US 183 over BNSF Railroad
FairLampasas County, Texas · 3.80 MI SE of Mills C/L · Structure no. 231410027402012
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,829
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 183 over BNSF Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over BNSF Railroad in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 89 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 2,829 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,206 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 183 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US 183 over BNSF Railroad 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 183 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 2,829 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 183 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 183 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.