US Bridges

W 8th ST over Pedestrian Sidewalk

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of Polk ST · Structure no. 041880B06285001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 8th ST over Pedestrian Sidewalk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 8th ST over Pedestrian Sidewalk in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 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 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 940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2027. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 8th ST
CrossesPedestrian Sidewalk
Location1.3 MI W of Polk ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.20862, -101.85969
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W 8th ST over Pedestrian Sidewalk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is W 8th ST over Pedestrian Sidewalk 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 W 8th ST over Pedestrian Sidewalk carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 8th ST over Pedestrian Sidewalk?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W 8th ST over Pedestrian Sidewalk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.