US Bridges

Taylor-Chicago ST over San Francisco Drain

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400B01255001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,802
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor-Chicago ST over San Francisco Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor-Chicago ST over San Francisco Drain in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,802 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,203 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaylor-Chicago ST
CrossesSan Francisco Drain
Location0.15 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.53713, -99.5002
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,802 (2023)
Projected traffic13,203 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Taylor-Chicago ST over San Francisco Drain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor-Chicago ST over San Francisco Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor-Chicago ST over San Francisco Drain carry?

About 8,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Taylor-Chicago ST over San Francisco Drain?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor-Chicago ST over San Francisco Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.