US Bridges

SH 153 over US 277

Good

Taylor County, Texas · At JCT of US 277 & SH 153 · Structure no. 082210040704021

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,334
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 153 over US 277 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 153 over US 277 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,334 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2033. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 153
CrossesUS 277
LocationAt JCT of US 277 & SH 153
RouteState Highway 153
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09081, -100.13598
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,334 (2023)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 153 over US 277 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 153 over US 277 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 SH 153 over US 277 carry?

About 2,334 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 153 over US 277?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 153 over US 277?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.