Bridge Safety in Texas
56,951 bridges, 680 Poor condition, avg age 44 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 56,951 |
| Good Condition | 29,423 |
| Fair Condition | 26,848 |
| Poor Condition | 680 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1900 |
| Average Age | 44 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 51.7% |
| % Fair | 47.1% |
| % Poor | 1.2% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Texas
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic, the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn Ave & Turtle Ck | Poor | 1959 | 194,462 | - |
| IH 30 | Poor | 1961 | 194,353 | - |
| Draw | Poor | 1969 | 182,015 | - |
| DART & DNT | Poor | 1967 | 146,500 | - |
| Lake Ray Hubbard | Poor | 1995 | 141,993 | - |
| 11TH ST | Poor | 1958 | 111,265 | - |
| CROSSTIMBERS ST | Poor | 1960 | 109,570 | - |
| CROSSTIMBERS ST | Poor | 1960 | 96,046 | - |
| UPRR & MILLER FERRY RD | Poor | 1954 | 95,059 | - |
| IH 30 US 75 DART etc | Poor | 1971 | 90,190 | - |
| IH 30 US 75 Dart Rail | Poor | 1971 | 90,190 | - |
| EAST FORK TRINITY RIVER | Poor | 1995 | 82,077 | - |
| IH 635 | Poor | 1971 | 81,504 | - |
| KCR RR | Poor | 1967 | 76,110 | - |
| SH 78 & KCS RR | Poor | 1967 | 76,110 | - |
| KCS RR | Poor | 1967 | 76,110 | - |
| IH 35E SB | Poor | 1970 | 66,000 | - |
| IH 10 WB TO US 69 SB | Poor | 1962 | 65,343 | - |
| HCFCD DITCH | Poor | 1970 | 44,730 | - |
| CAREY STREET | Poor | 1965 | 41,339 | - |
Oldest Bridges in Texas
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOLAN RIVER | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 71 |
| EAST NAVIDAD RIVER | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 100 |
| CUMMINS CREEK | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 30 |
| DRY CREEK | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 204 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 223 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 807 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 233 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 682 |
| COLORADO RIVER | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 10 |
| BRAZOS RIVER | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 3,552 |
Bridge Safety in Texas
Bridge condition data for Texas comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.