PRAIRIE RIDGE WB
Carrying PRAIRIE RIDGE WB over SOAP CREEK
0.7 MI SW OF US 287, Ellis, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PRAIRIE RIDGE WB
The PRAIRIE RIDGE WB bridge in Ellis, Texas carries PRAIRIE RIDGE WB over SOAP CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 81.1 meters (266 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 280 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PRAIRIE RIDGE WB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2009
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 81.1 m (266 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 280 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 180710LI0993002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PRAIRIE RIDGE WB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PRAIRIE RIDGE WB against other structures in Ellis and across Texas. Texas bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PRAIRIE RIDGE WB?
PRAIRIE RIDGE WB in Ellis, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PRAIRIE RIDGE WB inspected?
PRAIRIE RIDGE WB'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 280 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PRAIRIE RIDGE WB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PRAIRIE RIDGE WB?
PRAIRIE RIDGE WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PRAIRIE RIDGE WB?
PRAIRIE RIDGE WB is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is PRAIRIE RIDGE WB and does age affect safety?
PRAIRIE RIDGE WB was built in 2009, making it 17 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.
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