US Bridges

Ave a over Bus 70

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 1.37 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081770026401045

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave a over Bus 70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave a 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 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 2,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve a
CrossesBus 70
Location1.37 MI N of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46937, -100.40583
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave a over Bus 70 built?

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

What condition is Ave a over Bus 70 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ave a over Bus 70 carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Ave a 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ave a over Bus 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.