US Bridges

FM 1960 over UP Railroad

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of Harris C/L · Structure no. 201460168504447

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,047 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
9,092
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1960 over UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1960 over UP Railroad in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,092 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,365 by 2042. The structure is 2,047 ft (623.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 1960
CrossesUP Railroad
Location1.9 MI E of Harris C/L
RouteState Highway 1960
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04804, -95.02231
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans17
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,047 ft (623.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,092 (2022)
Projected traffic14,365 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 FM 1960 over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1960 over UP Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1960 over UP Railroad carry?

About 9,092 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1960 over UP Railroad?

The structure is 2,047 ft (623.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1960 over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.