US Bridges

SH 155 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of FM 1002 · Structure no. 192300052002178

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 155 over Union Pacific Railroad in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,220 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,230 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 155
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location1.70 MI N of FM 1002
RouteState Highway 155
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62531, -95.06213
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,220 (2018)
Projected traffic6,230 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 155 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 155 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 155 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 5,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 155 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.