US Bridges

Judge Ely Blvd over UP RR

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.12 MI S of Bus IH 20 · Structure no. 082210B22354015

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,572
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judge Ely Blvd over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Judge Ely Blvd over UP RR in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 12,572 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,084 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJudge Ely Blvd
CrossesUP RR
Location0.12 MI S of Bus IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44609, -99.70599
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,572 (2020)
Projected traffic13,084 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Judge Ely Blvd over UP RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Judge Ely Blvd over UP RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Judge Ely Blvd over UP RR carry?

About 12,572 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Judge Ely Blvd over UP RR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Judge Ely Blvd over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.