US Bridges

US 60 over BNSF RR

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 2.6 MI West JCT Lp 335 · Structure no. 041880016902028

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,835
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over BNSF RR in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 13,835 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,150 by 2033. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUS 60
CrossesBNSF RR
Location2.6 MI West JCT Lp 335
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22198, -101.7884
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,835 (2015)
Projected traffic17,150 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over 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 over BNSF RR carry?

About 13,835 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.