US Bridges

US 60 SB over Streets & BNSF RR

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880004107025

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,037 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,351
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 SB over Streets & BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 SB over Streets & BNSF RR in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 64 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 5 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 14,351 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,200 by 2033. The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 60 SB
CrossesStreets & BNSF RR
Location1.3 MI N of IH 40
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.21386, -101.83447
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,037 ft (316.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,351 (2020)
Projected traffic51,200 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 US 60 SB over Streets & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 60 SB over Streets & BNSF RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 SB over Streets & BNSF RR carry?

About 14,351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 60 SB over Streets & BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 SB over Streets & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.