FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BISCHOFF CEM RD

Carrying BISCHOFF CEM RD over ARENOSA CREEK

1.9 MI SW OF FM 234, Victoria, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: BISCHOFF CEM RD

The BISCHOFF CEM RD bridge in Victoria, Texas carries BISCHOFF CEM RD over ARENOSA CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BISCHOFF CEM RD compares

344
Bridges in Victoria · 8 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
13.9 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
11.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
4.1 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
131210AA0183001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

BISCHOFF CEM RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare BISCHOFF CEM RD against other structures in Victoria and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BISCHOFF CEM RD?

BISCHOFF CEM RD in Victoria, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BISCHOFF CEM RD inspected?

BISCHOFF CEM RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 60 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BISCHOFF CEM RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BISCHOFF CEM RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for BISCHOFF CEM RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining BISCHOFF CEM RD?

BISCHOFF CEM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BISCHOFF CEM RD and does age affect safety?

BISCHOFF CEM RD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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