US Bridges

Eichelberger X-Ing over North Bosque River

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of FM 185 · Structure no. 091610B01780003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eichelberger X-Ing over North Bosque River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eichelberger X-Ing over North Bosque River in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEichelberger X-Ing
CrossesNorth Bosque River
Location2.20 MI N of FM 185
RouteCity Street 418
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61646, -97.30746
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eichelberger X-Ing over North Bosque River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eichelberger X-Ing over North 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Eichelberger X-Ing over North Bosque River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Eichelberger X-Ing over North Bosque River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eichelberger X-Ing over North Bosque River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.