US Bridges

US 84 Wbml over S Bosque River

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 5.3 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610005508054

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
436 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,893
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 Wbml over S Bosque River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 Wbml over S Bosque River in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 15,893 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,575 by 2037. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 Wbml
CrossesS Bosque River
Location5.3 MI W of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48499, -97.27132
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,893 (2019)
Projected traffic18,575 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 Wbml over S Bosque River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 84 Wbml 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 Wbml over S Bosque River carry?

About 15,893 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 84 Wbml over S Bosque River?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 Wbml over S Bosque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.