US Bridges

SH 114 Ebl over BNSF RR & Ramp O

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Loop 506 · Structure no. 022490035301101

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 Ebl over BNSF RR & Ramp O is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 Ebl over BNSF RR & Ramp O in Wise 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 7,640 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 114 Ebl
CrossesBNSF RR & Ramp O
Location0.4 MI E of Loop 506
RouteState Highway 114
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04581, -97.46174
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,640 (2013)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 Ebl over BNSF RR & Ramp O built?

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

What condition is SH 114 Ebl over BNSF RR & Ramp O 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 Ebl over BNSF RR & Ramp O carry?

About 7,640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 Ebl over BNSF RR & Ramp O?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 Ebl over BNSF RR & Ramp O?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.