US Bridges

US 84 over UPRR

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of Lp 340 · Structure no. 091610016201078

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,107
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over UPRR in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 14,107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,260 by 2037. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesUPRR
Location0.3 MI SW of Lp 340
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59637, -97.09293
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,107 (2020)
Projected traffic25,260 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over UPRR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over UPRR carry?

About 14,107 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over UPRR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.