US Bridges

SH 105 over BNSF RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 8.30 MI E of FM 1484 · Structure no. 121700033807129

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,861
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 105 over BNSF RR in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,861 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,390 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesBNSF RR
Location8.30 MI E of FM 1484
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31921, -95.19251
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,861 (2020)
Projected traffic13,390 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 105 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 105 over BNSF RR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 105 over BNSF RR carry?

About 9,861 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.