US Bridges

SP 297 SB over Uprr; Ogden & Converse

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 222330029901039

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
631 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 297 SB over Uprr; Ogden & Converse is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 297 SB over Uprr; Ogden & Converse in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,588 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,223 by 2042. The structure is 631 ft (192.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 297 SB
CrossesUprr; Ogden & Converse
Location0.05 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 297
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36437, -100.89757
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length631 ft (192.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,588 (2023)
Projected traffic9,223 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SP 297 SB over Uprr; Ogden & Converse built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 297 SB over Uprr; Ogden & Converse 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SP 297 SB over Uprr; Ogden & Converse carry?

About 6,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SP 297 SB over Uprr; Ogden & Converse?

The structure is 631 ft (192.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SP 297 SB over Uprr; Ogden & Converse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.