US Bridges

US 60 SB over Fillmore ST

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880016810038

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,939
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 SB over Fillmore ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 SB over Fillmore ST in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 24,939 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,040 by 2033. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 SB
CrossesFillmore ST
Location0.55 MI N of IH 40
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.2003, -101.83533
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,939 (2020)
Projected traffic68,040 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Fillmore ST built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 60 SB over Fillmore ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 SB over Fillmore ST carry?

About 24,939 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 60 SB over Fillmore ST?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 SB over Fillmore ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.