US Bridges

Sanger Avenue over SH 6

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of US 84 · Structure no. 091610025809090

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
372 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,533
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanger Avenue over SH 6 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Sanger Avenue over SH 6 in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,533 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,150 by 2037. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanger Avenue
CrossesSH 6
Location0.8 MI NW of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51751, -97.20096
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,533 (2017)
Projected traffic16,150 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanger Avenue over SH 6 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanger Avenue over SH 6 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 Sanger Avenue over SH 6 carry?

About 11,533 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sanger Avenue over SH 6?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sanger Avenue over SH 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.