US Bridges

US 60 SB (pierce) over BNSF RR / 1st & 2nd Ave

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880004107068

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,019 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
14,351
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 SB (pierce) over BNSF RR / 1st & 2nd Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 SB (pierce) over BNSF RR / 1st & 2nd Ave in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,351 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,200 by 2033. The structure is 1,019 ft (310.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 60 SB (pierce)
CrossesBNSF RR / 1st & 2nd Ave
Location1.3 MI N of IH 40
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.21474, -101.83174
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,019 ft (310.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 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 US 60 SB (pierce) over BNSF RR / 1st & 2nd Ave built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 SB (pierce) over BNSF RR / 1st & 2nd Ave 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 (pierce) over BNSF RR / 1st & 2nd Ave carry?

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

How long is US 60 SB (pierce) over BNSF RR / 1st & 2nd Ave?

The structure is 1,019 ft (310.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 SB (pierce) over BNSF RR / 1st & 2nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.