US Bridges

Lake Shore DR EB over Bosque River

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of FM 1637 · Structure no. 091610B03361003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,079
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore DR EB over Bosque River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore DR EB over Bosque River in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,079 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore DR EB
CrossesBosque River
Location0.90 MI E of FM 1637
RouteCity Street 11
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59531, -97.17018
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,079 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore DR EB over Bosque River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore DR EB over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore DR EB over Bosque River carry?

About 6,079 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lake Shore DR EB over Bosque River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore DR EB over Bosque River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.