US Bridges

Box Canyon RD over UPRR

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.70 MI West of US 90 · Structure no. 222330AA0103001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Box Canyon RD over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Box Canyon RD over UPRR in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2028. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBox Canyon RD
CrossesUPRR
Location0.70 MI West of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 103
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51786, -101.07927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Box Canyon RD over UPRR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Box Canyon RD 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 Box Canyon RD over UPRR carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Box Canyon RD over UPRR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Box Canyon RD over UPRR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.