US Bridges

US 67 NB over Baze ST

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 1.65 MI NE of US 87 · Structure no. 072260015802049

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Baze ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 67 NB over Baze ST in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 13,810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,340 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesBaze ST
Location1.65 MI NE of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47554, -100.42127
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,810 (2013)
Projected traffic19,340 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 67 NB over Baze ST built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB over Baze ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 67 NB over Baze ST carry?

About 13,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Baze ST?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Baze ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.