US Bridges

SH 158 over North Concho River

Fair

Sterling County, Texas · 0.85 Miles West of US 87 · Structure no. 072160040502131

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,665
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over North Concho River is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 158 over North Concho River in Sterling County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,665 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 158
CrossesNorth Concho River
Location0.85 Miles West of US 87
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85616, -101.05282
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,665 (2020)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 158 over North Concho River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158 over North Concho 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158 over North Concho River carry?

About 2,665 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over North Concho River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over North Concho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.