US Bridges

Grand ST over 3rd ST & BNSF RR

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880B00604003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,298
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand ST over 3rd ST & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand ST over 3rd ST & BNSF RR in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15,298 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2030. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand ST
Crosses3rd ST & BNSF RR
Location0.5 MI N of IH 40
RouteCity Street 3
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.20793, -101.79541
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,298 (2020)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand ST over 3rd ST & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand ST over 3rd ST & 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Grand ST over 3rd ST & BNSF RR carry?

About 15,298 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Grand ST over 3rd ST & BNSF RR?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Grand ST over 3rd ST & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.