US Bridges

West Roane RD over IH 45

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of Bs 31 · Structure no. 181750009206176

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Roane RD over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Roane RD over IH 45 in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,442 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Roane RD
CrossesIH 45
Location1.25 MI N of Bs 31
RouteCounty Highway 273
StateTexas
Coordinates32.11615, -96.44512
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,442 (2023)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Roane RD over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Roane RD over IH 45 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 West Roane RD over IH 45 carry?

About 1,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is West Roane RD over IH 45?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West Roane RD over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.