US Bridges

E First ST over Bus 70

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081770026401043

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E First ST over Bus 70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E First ST over Bus 70 in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE First ST
CrossesBus 70
Location1.40 MI N of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46995, -100.40622
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E First ST over Bus 70 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is E First ST over Bus 70 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E First ST over Bus 70 carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E First ST over Bus 70?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns E First ST over Bus 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.