US Bridges

US 84 WB Entr Ramp over Open

Good

Taylor County, Texas · FM 3438 @ US 84 · Structure no. 082210000618330

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB Entr Ramp over Open is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 WB Entr Ramp over Open in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2033. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 WB Entr Ramp
CrossesOpen
LocationFM 3438 @ US 84
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45406, -99.80891
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2013)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 84 WB Entr Ramp over Open built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 WB Entr Ramp over Open 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 WB Entr Ramp over Open carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB Entr Ramp over Open?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB Entr Ramp over Open?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.