US Bridges

SH 36 SB over Bnsf/City Streets/Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of FM 577 · Structure no. 172390018606192

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
505 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 SB over Bnsf/City Streets/Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 SB over Bnsf/City Streets/Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2034. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36 SB
CrossesBnsf/City Streets/Creek
Location0.65 MI N of FM 577
RouteState Highway 36
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18849, -96.41202
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2014)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 SB over Bnsf/City Streets/Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 SB over Bnsf/City Streets/Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 SB over Bnsf/City Streets/Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 SB over Bnsf/City Streets/Creek?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 SB over Bnsf/City Streets/Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.