US Bridges

US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 5.3 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610005508017

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 92 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2037. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 Sfr
CrossesS Bosque River
Location5.3 MI W of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48448, -97.27131
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2017)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 84 Sfr over S Bosque 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.