US Bridges

SH31 over BNSF Railroad

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 3.84 MI SW of SH 31 Bus · Structure no. 181750016211386

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,300 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH31 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH31 over BNSF Railroad in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH31
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location3.84 MI SW of SH 31 Bus
RouteState Highway 31
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05577, -96.4116
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,300 ft (396.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH31 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH31 over BNSF Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH31 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH31 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH31 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.