US Bridges

SE 3rd Ave over Lp 335

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880263501007

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,957
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 3rd Ave over Lp 335 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 3rd Ave over Lp 335 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,157 by 2029. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 3rd Ave
CrossesLp 335
Location0.55 MI N of IH 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.20063, -101.74243
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,957 (2009)
Projected traffic2,157 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SE 3rd Ave over Lp 335 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 3rd Ave over Lp 335 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 SE 3rd Ave over Lp 335 carry?

About 1,957 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is SE 3rd Ave over Lp 335?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SE 3rd Ave over Lp 335?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.