US Bridges

SH 66 EB over Lake Ray Hubbard

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of SH205 · Structure no. 181990000904423

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,360 ft
44 main spans
Daily traffic
18,423
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 66 EB over Lake Ray Hubbard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 66 EB over Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 18,423 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,505 by 2037. The structure is 4,360 ft (1,328.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 66 EB
CrossesLake Ray Hubbard
Location2.0 MI W of SH205
RouteState Highway 66
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92327, -96.49807
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans44
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,360 ft (1,328.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,423 (2023)
Projected traffic18,505 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 66 EB over Lake Ray Hubbard built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 66 EB over Lake Ray Hubbard 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 66 EB over Lake Ray Hubbard carry?

About 18,423 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 66 EB over Lake Ray Hubbard?

The structure is 4,360 ft (1,328.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 66 EB over Lake Ray Hubbard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.