US Bridges

SH 205 over UPRR

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of FM 740 · Structure no. 181990045101022

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,655
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 205 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 205 over UPRR in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,655 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,117 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 205
CrossesUPRR
Location0.25 MI SE of FM 740
RouteState Highway 205
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9182, -96.45807
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,655 (2020)
Projected traffic40,117 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 205 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 205 over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 205 over UPRR carry?

About 28,655 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 205 over UPRR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SH 205 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.