US Bridges

34th Ave over BNSF Airpark DR Fillmore

Poor

Randall County, Texas · 0.13 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 041910801704020

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,083 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,848
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

34th Ave over BNSF Airpark DR Fillmore is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 34th Ave over BNSF Airpark DR Fillmore in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,848 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,619 by 2036. The structure is 1,083 ft (330.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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Carries34th Ave
CrossesBNSF Airpark DR Fillmore
Location0.13 MI E of IH 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.17834, -101.83708
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,083 ft (330.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,848 (2020)
Projected traffic14,619 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 34th Ave over BNSF Airpark DR Fillmore built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34th Ave over BNSF Airpark DR Fillmore in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 34th Ave over BNSF Airpark DR Fillmore carry?

About 15,848 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 34th Ave over BNSF Airpark DR Fillmore?

The structure is 1,083 ft (330.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 34th Ave over BNSF Airpark DR Fillmore?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.