US Bridges

US 67 SB over RM 853 (arden Road)

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 2.95 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 072260007706085

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB over RM 853 (arden Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB over RM 853 (arden Road) in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,900 by 2036. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUS 67 SB
CrossesRM 853 (arden Road)
Location2.95 MI SW of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44827, -100.49275
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic15,900 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 SB over RM 853 (arden Road) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 SB over RM 853 (arden Road) 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 SB over RM 853 (arden Road) carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is US 67 SB over RM 853 (arden Road)?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB over RM 853 (arden Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.