US Bridges

New Road over UPRR

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of Spur 298 · Structure no. 091610B04371003

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,232
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Road over UPRR is a concrete continuous slab carrying New Road over UPRR in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 29,232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,300 by 2036. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Road
CrossesUPRR
Location0.25 MI SE of Spur 298
RouteCity Street 15
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51929, -97.16655
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,232 (2023)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Road over UPRR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Road over UPRR 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 New Road over UPRR carry?

About 29,232 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is New Road over UPRR?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns New Road over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.