What did one bridge say to the other? 'You're looking a bit stressed.'
What did one bridge say to the other? 'You're looking a bit stressed.'
Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
1.2% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
56,951
Poor Condition
680(1.2%)
Avg Bridge Age
45 yrs
Trend
Stable
| Metric | Texas | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 1.2% | 6.7% | Stable |
| vs. National Average | -5.5 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 25,958(45.6%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
56,951
Poor Condition
680(1.2%)
Average Age
45 yrs
Daily Crossings
648.2M
Good or Better
25,958(45.6%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IH 45 NB | Harris County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 208,346 |
| IH 45 | Harris County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 208,346 |
| IH 45 | Harris County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 200,969 |
| IH 69 | Harris County | 6 | 6 | 5 | 195,970 |
| IH 45 SB Collector | Dallas County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 194,018 |
| IH 345 NB Conn J | Dallas County | 5 | 7 | 6 | 194,018 |
| IH 10 EB ELEV ML | Bexar County | 6 | 7 | 5 | 193,223 |
| HARDY TOLL RD SB | Harris County | 7 | 5 | 6 | 181,539 |
| IH 345 | Dallas County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 180,381 |
| IH 635 | Dallas County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 176,541 |
| IH 35 NB UP LEVEL | Bexar County | 6 | 7 | 5 | 173,066 |
| IH 35 SB UP LEVEL | Bexar County | 7 | 7 | 5 | 169,296 |
| IH 35 SB | Bexar County | 5 | 6 | 7 | 157,486 |
| IH 10 | El Paso County | 7 | 7 | 5 | 157,140 |
| IH 20 WB | Tarrant County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 154,832 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over CUMMINS CREEK
over TRIB OF COWHOUSE CREEK
over MILEHAM BR
over BIRCH CREEK
over NOLAN CREEK
over COLORADO RIVER
over Medina River
over WANDERERS CREEK
over Draw
over OAK CREEK
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.