SH 70 over North Pease River
GoodMotley County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of FM 97 · Structure no. 251730010504062
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 201
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 70 over North Pease River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over North Pease River in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 70 over North Pease River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 70 over North Pease River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SH 70 over North Pease River carry?
About 201 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 70 over North Pease River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 70 over North Pease River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.