US Bridges

Ritchie Road over UPRR

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 091610AA9507001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,473
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ritchie Road over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ritchie Road over UPRR in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 7,473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRitchie Road
CrossesUPRR
Location0.9 MI S of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47666, -97.23041
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,473 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ritchie Road over UPRR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ritchie Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ritchie Road over UPRR carry?

About 7,473 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ritchie Road over UPRR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ritchie Road over UPRR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.