US Bridges

SH 62 over UPRR & Tulane RD & T/A

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 201810024304015

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
975 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
19,329
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 62 over UPRR & Tulane RD & T/A is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 62 over UPRR & Tulane RD & T/A in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 19,329 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,022 by 2042. The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 62
CrossesUPRR & Tulane RD & T/A
Location1.30 MI S of IH 10
RouteState Highway 62
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09505, -93.82045
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length975 ft (297.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,329 (2022)
Projected traffic41,022 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 62 over UPRR & Tulane RD & T/A built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 62 over UPRR & Tulane RD & T/A 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 62 over UPRR & Tulane RD & T/A carry?

About 19,329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 62 over UPRR & Tulane RD & T/A?

The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 62 over UPRR & Tulane RD & T/A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.