US Bridges

Van Buren Street over US 67

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 1.05 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 072260007706090

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Street over US 67 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Buren Street over US 67 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,400 by 2036. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesVan Buren Street
CrossesUS 67
Location1.05 MI SW of US 87
RouteCity Street 2
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45976, -100.46261
Functional classUrban Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Van Buren Street over US 67 built?

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

What condition is Van Buren Street over US 67 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 Van Buren Street over US 67 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Van Buren Street over US 67?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Street over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.