SH 101 over US 81
GoodMontague County, Texas · At JCT SH-101/US-81 · Structure no. 031690001305037
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 290 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 101 over US 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 101 over US 81 in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 101 over US 81 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 101 over US 81 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 101 over US 81 carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 101 over US 81?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 101 over US 81?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.