US Bridges

Washington ST over UPRR & KCS RR

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of IH 35 Bus · Structure no. 222400B01340002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
948 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
9,677
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over UPRR & KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over UPRR & KCS RR in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 9,677 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,270 by 2033. The structure is 948 ft (289 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesUPRR & KCS RR
Location0.70 MI W of IH 35 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50882, -99.51679
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length948 ft (289 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,677 (2023)
Projected traffic20,270 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over UPRR & KCS RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST over UPRR & KCS RR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Washington ST over UPRR & KCS RR carry?

About 9,677 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Washington ST over UPRR & KCS RR?

The structure is 948 ft (289 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over UPRR & KCS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.