US Bridges

US 60 EB over B Ave

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of FM 1912 · Structure no. 041880016902027

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,383
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 EB over B Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 EB over B Ave in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 66 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 11,383 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,960 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS 60 EB
CrossesB Ave
Location2.0 MI W of FM 1912
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates35.24166, -101.68529
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,383 (2020)
Projected traffic7,960 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB over B Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 60 EB over B 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 EB over B Ave carry?

About 11,383 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 60 EB over B Ave?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 EB over B Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.