US Bridges

Lp 396 EB over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of US 84 · Structure no. 091610025810078

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,643
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 396 EB over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 396 EB over Union Pacific Railroad in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 7,643 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,810 by 2037. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 396 EB
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.8 MI E of US 84
RouteState Highway 396
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52687, -97.15728
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,643 (2020)
Projected traffic13,810 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 396 EB over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lp 396 EB over Union Pacific 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 396 EB over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 7,643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lp 396 EB over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 396 EB over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.