US Bridges

SH 25 over Wichita River

FairPosted for load

Wichita County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of SH 258 · Structure no. 032430013703034

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25 over Wichita River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 25 over Wichita River in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 574 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25
CrossesWichita River
Location0.8 MI N of SH 258
RouteState Highway 25
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.86932, -98.83934
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2020)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25 over Wichita River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25 over Wichita River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 25 over Wichita River carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 25 over Wichita River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25 over Wichita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.