US Bridges

US 80 WB over Sabine River

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 5.1 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 102500009509127

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
515 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,716
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB over Sabine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 WB over Sabine River in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,730 by 2033. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 WB
CrossesSabine River
Location5.1 MI W of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67337, -95.57167
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2020)
Projected traffic3,730 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 WB over Sabine River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 WB over Sabine 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 WB over Sabine River carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB over Sabine River?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.