US Bridges

SH 255 over UPRR

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.12 MI West of IH35 · Structure no. 222400358602021

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
465 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 255 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 255 over UPRR in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2030. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 255
CrossesUPRR
Location0.12 MI West of IH35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.82888, -99.4123
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2010)
Projected traffic980 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 255 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 255 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 255 over UPRR carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 255 over UPRR?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 255 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.