US Bridges

US 67 NB over Rio Grande River

Fair

Presidio County, Texas · US 67 at Rio Grande Riv · Structure no. 241890010410053

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
791 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,563
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over Rio Grande River in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,563 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2033. The structure is 791 ft (241.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesRio Grande River
LocationUS 67 at Rio Grande Riv
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyPresidio County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56206, -104.39448
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length791 ft (241.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,563 (2020)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 NB over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB over Rio Grande River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 NB over Rio Grande River carry?

About 3,563 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 791 ft (241.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.