SH 155 over Lake of the Pines
PoorMarion County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 191550052004045
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,762
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 155 over Lake of the Pines is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 155 over Lake of the Pines in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,762 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2033. The structure is 1,166 ft (355.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 155 over Lake of the Pines built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 155 over Lake of the Pines in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 155 over Lake of the Pines carry?
About 4,762 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 155 over Lake of the Pines?
The structure is 1,166 ft (355.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 155 over Lake of the Pines?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.