US Bridges

SP 468 Airport RD over E. 3rd Ave. & BNSF RR

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880325101001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
445 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 468 Airport RD over E. 3rd Ave. & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 468 Airport RD over E. 3rd Ave. & BNSF RR in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,680 by 2033. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSP 468 Airport RD
CrossesE. 3rd Ave. & BNSF RR
Location0.35 MI N of IH 40
RouteState Highway 468
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19859, -101.72449
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2013)
Projected traffic15,680 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SP 468 Airport RD over E. 3rd Ave. & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 468 Airport RD over E. 3rd Ave. & 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SP 468 Airport RD over E. 3rd Ave. & BNSF RR carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SP 468 Airport RD over E. 3rd Ave. & BNSF RR?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SP 468 Airport RD over E. 3rd Ave. & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.