US Bridges

Sl 79 over UPRR

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 2.7 MI N of US 277 · Structure no. 222330362101003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,713
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 79 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 79 over UPRR in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,713 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2036. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSl 79
CrossesUPRR
Location2.7 MI N of US 277
RouteState Highway 79
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36597, -100.8197
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,713 (2016)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sl 79 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 79 over UPRR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Sl 79 over UPRR carry?

About 1,713 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sl 79 over UPRR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 79 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.