US Bridges

N Berlin RD over BNSF RR

Good

Washington County, Texas · 1.25 MI NW of SH 36 · Structure no. 172390AA0449001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
433
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Berlin RD over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Berlin RD over BNSF RR in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Berlin RD
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.25 MI NW of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19603, -96.42313
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Berlin RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Berlin RD over BNSF RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Berlin RD over BNSF RR carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Berlin RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Berlin RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.