US Bridges

Ross-Mirror ST over BNSF RR & NE 3rd Ave

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880800504008

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,577 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,205
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross-Mirror ST over BNSF RR & NE 3rd Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ross-Mirror ST over BNSF RR & NE 3rd Ave in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,205 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,600 by 2036. The structure is 1,577 ft (480.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoss-Mirror ST
CrossesBNSF RR & NE 3rd Ave
Location1.1 MI N of IH 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.21177, -101.81484
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,577 ft (480.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,205 (2015)
Projected traffic32,600 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ross-Mirror ST over BNSF RR & NE 3rd Ave built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross-Mirror ST over BNSF RR & NE 3rd 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ross-Mirror ST over BNSF RR & NE 3rd Ave carry?

About 12,205 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ross-Mirror ST over BNSF RR & NE 3rd Ave?

The structure is 1,577 ft (480.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Ross-Mirror ST over BNSF RR & NE 3rd Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.