SH 79 NB over US 281
FairWichita County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 032430024901067
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 310 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,490
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 79 NB over US 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 79 NB over US 281 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 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 7,490 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,480 by 2030. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 79 NB over US 281 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is SH 79 NB over US 281 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 79 NB over US 281 carry?
About 7,490 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 79 NB over US 281?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SH 79 NB over US 281?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.