Top Ranked Texas Bridges
Losoya Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 100% with 3 votes
Lost Through Truss bridge over Medina River on South Flores RoadTruss removed but both sides of concrete approach remainTruss built July 1888; Concrete approaches built Ca 1930; Bypassed 1957; Truss Removed Ca 1960
Old Somerset Road - Medina River Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 100% with 2 votes
Lost Concrete stringer bridge over Medina River on Old Somerset RoadDemolishedBuilt 1914; Bypassed Ca 1990; Demolised Ca 1993-1995
Cummins Creek Bridge (Fayette County, Texas)
Rated 100% with 2 votes
Abandoned through truss bridge over Cummins Creek on CR 182Bypassed by a new bridge in 1996 and abandonedBuilt ca. 1920; bypassed in 1996 and abandoned
Canal Street Bridge (Val Verde County, Texas)
Rated 100% with 2 votes
Lost Lenticular through truss bridge over San Felipe Creek on Canal StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1890; Repaired 1929; Replaced 1935
Donkey Lady Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 3 votes
Pedestrian concrete arch bridge over Medina River on Old Applewhite RoadOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1917; Bypassed 2005; Reopened 2010 as part of Medina River Trail System
Roosevelt Avenue Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 4 votes
Concrete arch bridge over San Antonio River on Roosevelt Ave. in San AntonioOpen to trafficBuilt 1934
Mill Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Lost Through truss bridge over San Antonio River on Navarro StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt Ca 1880
U.S. Highway 281 - Medina River Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 3 votes
Girder bridge over Medina River on U.S. Highway 281 SouthboundReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1935; Rebuilt 1955 & 2008
Guadalupe River Bridge (Comal County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 4 votes
Concrete arch bridge over Guadalupe River on Business Interstate 35 in New BraunfelsOpen to trafficBuilt 1934
Yancey Road Bridge (Frio County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 3 votes
Lenticular through truss bridge over Pond/Tehuacana Creek on Private RoadOpen to authorized vehicles onlyBuilt 1891 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co; Closed 1990; Relocated 2001; Rehabilitated 2003
Old Quintana Road - Guadalupe River Bridge (Guadalupe County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Abandoned Parker Through Truss bridge over Guadalupe RiverAbandonedLocals date the bridge to the 1930's. Actual build date unknown. Closed to traffic in the 1960's.
Bear Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Abandoned through truss bridge over Bear Creek on CR 103AbandonedBypassed 2001
Baytown Tunnel (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Lost Tunnel under Houston Ship Channel on TX 146Replaced a new bridgeBuilt 1953, Closed 1995, Demolished 1997-1999 due to the deepening of the Houston Ship Canal
Cedar Bayou Bridge (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Lost Bridge over Cedar Bayou on Tri- City Beach RoadNo longer existsClosed and removed in the mid to late 1980s
San Antonio River Bridge (Karnes County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 3 votes
Through truss bridge over San Antonio River on the former CR 123Closed to all trafficBuilt ca. 1940
BNSF - Trinity River Swing Bridge (Liberty County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Pratt Through Truss and Deck girder swing bridge over Trinity River on BNSF RailwayOpen to trafficBuilt 1903
UP - Salt Creek Bridge (Limestone County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 3 votes
Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Salt Creek on RoadOpen to trafficBuilt 1912
San Saba River Bridge (McCulloch County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Lost Bridge over San Saba RiverDestroyed by floodingBuilt 1910; Destroyed by flood 1938
Castroville Bridge (Medina County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Lost Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Medina River on Castroville-San Antonio RoadDemolished and Replaced by a new bridge to the northBuilt 1903-1904; Demolished 1941
Briar Creek Bridge (Navarro County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Abandoned and bypassed pony truss bridge over Briar Creek .Abandoned
Barton Creek Boulevard Bridge (Travis County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Concrete fin back beam bridge over Barton Creek on Barton Creek Blvd.Open to trafficBuilt 1986
Steinman Bridge (Wilbarger County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Abandoned through truss bridge on Old FM 2326 over Beaver CreekDerelict/abandonedBypassed and left standing in place in 1978
Picosa Creek Bridge (Wilson County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 3 votes
Pony truss bridge over Picosa Creek on CR 132Abandoned with partial deck missingBuilt 1905; Abandonded Ca 1990s
Cibolo Creek Bridge (Wilson County, Texas)
Rated 99% with 2 votes
Abandoned through truss bridge over Cibolo Creek on CR 401AbandonedBypassed by new bridge in 1990
Bastrop Bridge (Bastrop County, Texas)
Rated 98% with 2 votes
Three-span through truss bridge over the Colorado River in BastropOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1922; Bypassed by new bridge in 1958
Old Quintana Road - Medina River Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 98% with 4 votes
Lost Truss bridge over Medina River on Old Quintana RdTruss removed but both sides of concrete approach remainTruss built July 1888; Concrete approaches built Ca 1930; Sold by County 1952
Hickory Creen Bridge (Dallas County, Texas)
Rated 98% with 2 votes
Pony truss bridge over Hickory Creen on Arrowdell RoadReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1935; Replaced 2002
Duck Creek Bridge (Dallas County, Texas)
Rated 98% with 2 votes
Lost concrete arch bridge over Duck Creek on West Avenue FReplaced by new bridgeBuilt ca. 1930; rehabilitated 1957; replaced 1998
Sam Bass Road Bridge at Clear Creek (Denton County, Texas)
Rated 98% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Clear Creek on Sam Bass RoadTruss frame abandoned in field near new bridgeBuilt 1908 for $1500 - Replaced 2007. Truss frame left in nearby field
Choctaw Bottoms Bridge (Grayson County, Texas)
Rated 98% with 2 votes
Lost pony truss bridge over Choctaw Creek on Choctaw Bottoms RoadReplaced by new bridgeBuilt by the American Bridge Co.; replaced 1999
Sabine River Bridge (Harrison County, Texas)
Rated 98% with 2 votes
Lost truss bridge over Sabine River on Unknown (maybe former alignment of SR 43)Collapsed with wreckage still remainingExists in 1995 satellite images, but not in 2005. Shown on 1958 topo map with road dead-ending after the bridge at the north side of the river.
SP - Cottonwood Creek Bridge (Collin County, Texas)
Rated 97% with 2 votes
Pony/through plate girder bridge over Cottonwood Creek on DARTBuilt 1910
Guadalupe River Bridge (Gonzales County, Texas)
Rated 97% with 2 votes
Abandoned pratt through truss bridge over Guadalupe River on RoadAbandoned
Guadalupe River Bridge (Guadalupe County, Texas)
Rated 97% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Guadalupe River on Bridge RoadClosed to all traffic
Leon River Bridge CR 210 (Hamilton County, Texas)
Rated 97% with 3 votes
Abandoned through truss bridge over Leon River on CR 210Southern approach completely washed away and truss has collapsed into river.Bypassed by new bridge in 2000
Trinity River Bridge (Trinity County, Texas)
Rated 97% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Trinity River on Old TX 19Open to trafficBuilt 1941; rehabilitated 2003
Wilson County Camelback Bridge (Wilson County, Texas)
Rated 97% with 4 votes
Abandoned through truss bridge over San Antonio River on FM 775 (fomerly FM 3444 and old County Road 117))AbandonedBuilt ca. 1890; Bypassed by new bridge in 1986
SAU&G - Nueces River "A" Bridge (Zavala County, Texas)
Rated 97% with 3 votes
Lost Waddell "A" through truss bridge over Nueces River on San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf RailroadDestroyed by floodingBuilt 1909; Lost to flooding 1935; Replaced afterwards
TX 29 Colorado River Bridge (Burnet County, Texas)
Rated 96% with 3 votes
Through truss bridge over Colorado River on TX 29 in Buchanan DamOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1937 by the Austin Bridge Company
TX 111 Drainage Culvert (DeWitt County, Texas)
Rated 96% with 2 votes
Concrete culvert bridge over Drainage on SH 111/E. Morris StOpenBuilt 1936
TX 71 Business Colorado River Bridge (Fayette County, Texas)
Rated 96% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Colorado River on TX 71 Business in La GrangeOpen to trafficBuilt 1941 by the Austin Bridge Co.
Leon River CR 106 Bridge (Hamilton County, Texas)
Rated 96% with 3 votes
Abandoned through truss bridge over Leon River on CR 106AbandonedBypassed by new bridge.
Yale Street Bridge (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 96% with 4 votes
Lost concrete tee beam bridge over White Oak Bayou on Yale StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1931; Replaced 2016
Junction Bridge (Kimble County, Texas)
Rated 96% with 3 votes
Through truss bridge over South Llano River on Loop 481 in JunctionOpen to trafficBuilt 1937
Sulphur River Bridge (Red River County, Texas)
Rated 96% with 2 votes
Abandoned pony truss bridge over Sulphur River on old alignment of CR 347Sitting in place with deck removed and aproaches missingBuilt ca. 1930; replaced by new bridge in 1994 and abandoned
Mission Espada Aqueduct (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 95% with 5 votes
Stone arch bridge over Piedras Creek on Acequia MadreStill carries waterBuilt between 1731 and 1745
New Braunfels Avenue Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 95% with 2 votes
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Southern Pacific RR on New Braunfels AvenueReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt for Morgan City, Louisiana in 1881; Relocated here 1910. Closed 1975; Demolished 1981
UP - San Bernard River Bridge (Old) (Brazoria County, Texas)
Rated 95% with 2 votes
Deck plate girder bridge over San Bernard River on RailroadReplaced by a new bridgeReplaced 2018
Kelly Crossing Bridge (Caldwell County, Texas)
Rated 95% with 3 votes
Lenticular pony truss bridge over Plum Creek on CR 186 (Old Kelly Road), east of LockhartDerelictBuilt ca. 1895 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co.
Rogers Street Bridge (Ellis County, Texas)
Rated 95% with 3 votes
Pratt through truss bridge on Rogers Street over Waxahachie Creek in WaxahachieOpen to pedestriansBuilt 1889 by Wrought Iron Bridge Company Canton Ohio . Rehabilitated 2004.
Carpenters Bluff Bridge (Grayson County, Texas)
Rated 95% with 7 votes
Through truss bridge over Red River on Carpenters Bluff Road (formerly KO&G RR)Open to foot traffic only and includes a Wagon Shelf extension of South deckBuilt 1910; Renovated for auto use 1965, rehabilitated 1981
KCS - Neches River Lift Bridge (Jefferson County, Texas)
Rated 95% with 2 votes
Bridge over Neches River on KCS RailroadOpen to trafficConstructed in 1941, it was operated on-site until 2004 until its operation was remotely relocated to Kansas City.
San Gabriel River Bridge (Milam County, Texas)
Rated 95% with 4 votes
Through truss bridge over San Gabriel River on CR 428Open to trafficBuilt 1911
Woodson Bridge (Shackelford County, Texas)
Rated 95% with 7 votes
Wire suspension bridge over Clear Fork Brazos RiverClosed to all trafficBuilt 1896. Remodeled in 1926 by Austin Bridge Co.
SP - Pecos River Viaduct (Val Verde County, Texas)
Rated 95% with 2 votes
Lost Deck truss bridge over Pecos River on Southern Pacific RailroadReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1892, Strengthened in 1910 and 1929, Replaced 1944, Removed 1949
Big Elm Creek Bridge (Bell County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 2 votes
Pony truss bridge over Big Elm Creek on Old TX 81Open to trafficBuilt 1921
Brackenridge Park Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 7 votes
Lenticular through truss bridge over San Antonio River on Brackenridge Road in San AntonioOpen to two-lane trafficBuilt 1890 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co.
Old Pleasanton Road - Medina River Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 7 votes
Open-Spandrel Concrete Arch Bridge over Medina River on Old Pleasanton RoadIntact but closed to all trafficBuilt 1910; Bypassed 1985
Lone Star Brewery Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 2 votes
Pratt pony truss bridge over San Antonio River on Museum Reach RiverwalkOpen to pedestrians onlyBridge Between the towers of the Original Lone Star Brewery
North Bosque River Bridge (Bosque County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over North Bosque River on CR 3112 in CliftonOpen to trafficBuilt 1884
Texas Electric - Oak Cliff Viaduct (Dallas County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 4 votes
Abandoned concrete stringer bridge over E. Clarendon Drive, Cedar Creek, and former AT&SF Railway on Former Texas Electric Ry. (orig. Southern Traction Co.)Abandoned and partially removedBuilt 1913-14, abandoned Sept. 1949; sections have been demolished over time.
Rector Road Bridge (Denton County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Clear Creek on Rector Road in SangerRelocatedBuilt 1908; relocated to Guyer High School in Denton in 2005
Old Galveston Causeway (Galveston County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 5 votes
Modern lift bridge with concrete arch approach spans over Galveston Bay on BNSF Railway (and former highway)Open to railroad traffic onlyBuilt 1912, Original Bascule replaced in 1987; 1987 bascule span replaced in 2012 by a lift span
Jonesboro Bridge (Hamilton County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 3 votes
Abandoned bowstring pony truss bridge over Leon River on an abandoned alignment of CR 431Abandoned
Winchell Through Truss (McCulloch County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 4 votes
Camelback through truss bridge over Colorado River on old Hwy 377Closed to all trafficCompleted in 1932 by the Austin Bridge Co., the bridge narrowly survived the record high flood of 1936, condemned in 1987
Post Oak Creek Trib Bridge (Navarro County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 2 votes
2-panel bedstead Pratt pony truss bridge over a branch of Post Oak Creek on N. 15 Street in CorsicanaOpen to trafficBuilt 1908
Briar Creek Bridge (Navarro County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 3 votes
Abandoned pony truss bridge over Briar Creek on FM 3041Bypassed by a new bridge and abandonedBypassed in 1999
Wildcat Bridge Road Bridge (Robertson County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 2 votes
Pratt through truss bridge over Little Brazos River on Wildcat Bridge RoadRestored and reopened to trafficBuilt 1920, restored in 2013
Beveridge Bridge (San Saba County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 3 votes
Suspension bridge over San Saba River on CR 200Historic restoration completed February, 2009, reopened for pedestrian use only.Built 1896 by Flinn-Moyer Bridge Co.; reconstructed 1938 by Austin Bridge Co.; closed to all traffic 2004; historic restoration 2005-2009 by Texas Department of Transportation, reopened for pedestrian use.
Harkeyville Bridge (San Saba County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 2 votes
Pratt through truss bridge over San Saba River on CR 204 near Harkeyville.Open to trafficBuilt 1891 by the King Bridge Company; Rehabilitated 2010.
Barton Springs Bridge (Travis County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 3 votes
Concrete arch bridge over Barton Creek on Barton Springs Road in AustinOpen to trafficBuilt 1926; rehabilitated 1946
San Gabriel River Bridge (Williamson County, Texas)
Rated 94% with 4 votes
Through truss bridge over San Gabriel River on CR 366Bypassed and abandoned in 1982.Built 1922
Medio Creek Bridge (Bee County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 4 votes
Pratt Through truss bridge over Medio Creek on CR 241Closed to trafficBuilt 1897; Rehabbed 1923 and 1947; Closed 1987
Clear Fork Plum Creek Bridge (Caldwell County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Clear Fork Plum Creek on Robin Ranch Rd (CR 213)Closed to all trafficBuilt 1910; Bypassed by new bridge in 1997
SP - Rowlett Creek Bridge (Collin County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 2 votes
Pratt through truss bridge over Rowlett Creek on DARTNot in current useBuilt 1914
Guadalupe River Bridge (Comal County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 3 votes
Parker through truss bridge over Guadalupe River on Southbound US 281 in Canyon LakeOpen to trafficBuilt 1935
Willow Springs Road Bridge (Fayette County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Cummins Creek on Willow Springs RoadOpen to trafficBuilt ca.1885
Galveston Bay Wagon Bridge (Galveston County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 2 votes
Pratt through truss swing bridge over Galveston Bay on RoadDestroyed by severe weatherBuilt 1893; Destroyed by the 1900 Hurricane
Waterloo Park Bridge (Grayson County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 2 votes
Pratt through truss bridge relocated to public parkOn display in park, used as pathwayBuilt in 1886 by the Kansas City Bridge & Iron Company
HB&T - Buffalo Bayou Bascule Bridge (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 13 votes
Abandoned bascule pony truss bridge over Buffalo Bayou on RailroadOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1912
Old Highway 80 Bridge (Harrison County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 5 votes
Abandoned truss bridge over Wards Creek on Old US Route 80 (CR3810)Abandoned
Bryant Station Bridge (Milam County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 4 votes
Bypassed through truss bridge over Little River on CR 106Bypassed by new bridge.Built 1909; bypassed by a new bridge in 2002
Worley Bridge (Milam County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 6 votes
Pratt through truss bridge over San Gabriel River on Cr 428Open to trafficBuilt 1911
Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge (Nueces County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 4 votes
Steel through truss arch bridge over Corpus Christi Ship Channel on US 181 in Corpus ChristiOpen to trafficBuilt 1959; rehabilitated 1987; closed due to damage from Hurricane Harvey in August 2017; reopened October 2017
TXPF - Colorado River Bridge (Ballinger) (Runnels County, Texas)
Rated 93% with 2 votes
Pratt Through Truss bridge over Colorado river on Fort Worth and Western RailroadIntact but closed to all traffic, approaches removedBuilt 1906, bypassed between 2008 and 2012
BNSF - Deadman Creek Bridge (Austin County, Texas)
Rated 92% with 3 votes
Stone arch bridge over Deadman Creek on BNSF RailwayOpen to trafficBuilt 1900
Red River Bridge (Hardeman County, Texas)
Rated 92% with 2 votes
Lost through truss bridge over Red River on CR 112Replaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1925
Moore's Crossing Bridge (Travis County, Texas)
Rated 92% with 3 votes
Through truss bridge over Onion Creek on Moores Bridge RdOpen to pedestriansThree 1884 Whipple through truss spans relocated here and installed by the Austin Bridge Company along with a new pony truss approach span in 1922; Closed to vehicular traffic in 1980
UP - Pecos River High Bridge (Val Verde County, Texas)
Rated 92% with 5 votes
Massive cantilevered deck truss bridge over Pecos River on the Union Pacific RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1944, replacing an earlier 1892 viaduct
BNSF - FM 390 Overpass (Washington County, Texas)
Rated 92% with 9 votes
Stone arch bridge over FM 390 on BNSF RailwayOpen to trafficBuilt 1920
UP - Cibolo Creek Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 91% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Cibolo Creek and Evans Road on the Union Pacific Railroad ( MKT)Open to trafficBuilt 1928
Hays Street Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 91% with 6 votes
Whipple through truss bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on Hays Street in San AntonioOpen to pedestriansOriginally built 1881 as a railroad bridge over the Nueces River; moved to current location in 1910 as a road bridge; rehabilitated and reopened to pedestrians in 2010
Somerset Road Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 91% with 4 votes
Concrete arch bridge over Leon Creek on Somerset Road in San AntonioOpen to trafficBuilt 1914; Rehabilitated 2014
Old River Road Through Truss (Bosque County, Texas)
Rated 91% with 2 votes
Parker through truss bridge over North Bosque River on Old road alignmentIntact but closed to all trafficBuilt 1915;
SP - Neches River Bridge (Cherokee County, Texas)
Rated 91% with 3 votes
Abandoned through truss bridge over Neches River on Texas & New Orleans Railroad/Southern Pacific RairoadDerelict/abandoned
Nueces River Bridge (Dimmit County, Texas)
Rated 91% with 7 votes
Through truss bridge over Nueces River on Diamond H Ranch RoadStripped to the frame and abandoned in Valley Wells CemetaryBuilt ca. 1910; replaced 2001
Witten Road Bridge (Ellis County, Texas)
Rated 91% with 2 votes
Abandoned bridge over Unnamed creek on Old railroad gradeDerelict/abandonedBuilt 1911
BUS-US-59 - Colorado River Bridge (Wharton County, Texas)
Rated 91% with 2 votes
Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Colorado River on Business 59 SB in WhartonRehabilitated in 2018 and reopened to trafficBuilt 1930
Brushy Creek Bridge (Williamson County, Texas)
Rated 91% with 3 votes
Through truss bridge over Brushy Creek on CR 456Repaired and opened October 2019Built 1912; rehabilitated 2005 & 2019
Crockett Street Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 90% with 3 votes
Lenticular pony truss bridge over San Antonio River on Crockett Street in San AntonioOpen to trafficBuilt 1891 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co.
Russell Fork San Gabriel Bridge (Burnet County, Texas)
Rated 90% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Russell Fork San Gabriel on CR 272Closed to trafficBuilt 1911; Bypassed by new bridge in 2005
Eliasville Through Truss (Young County, Texas)
Rated 90% with 3 votes
Pratt Through Truss bridge over Clear Fork of the BrazzosAbandonedBuilt 1928; bypassed in 1958
San Felipe Ferry (Austin County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 2 votes
Lost Ferry across Brazos River on Atascocito RoadNo longer exists
Brackenridge Park Bowstring (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 4 votes
Bowstring pony truss bridge over San Antonio River on Pedestrian Walkway in Brackenridge ParkOpen to pedestriansBuilt 1880 by the King Bridge & Iron Co. Moved from unknown original location in 1937 to Brackenridge Park.
UP - Brazos River Bridge (Brazoria County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 5 votes
Swing through truss bridge over Brazos River on the Union Pacific Railroad at BrazoriaOpen to trafficBuilt ca. 1907
Branch East Fork Trinity River Bridge (Dallas County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 2 votes
Lost pony truss bridge over a branch of East Fork Trinity River on Simonds RoadReplaced by new bridgeBuilt 1935; replaced 1998
Santa Fe Trestle Trail - Trinity River Bridge (Dallas County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 3 votes
Pratt through truss bridge with concrete and wooden trestle approaches over Trinity River on Santa Fe Trestle TrailOpen to pedestrians onlyOriginal bridge built 1872, steel truss erected 1903; abandoned 1980s by ATSF Railway and later turned into trail bridge; slated for removal 2020
Old Bankhead Highway Muddy Creek Bridge (Dallas County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 2 votes
Abandoned slab bridges over Muddy Creek / Tributary of East Fork Trinity River on Bankhead Highway / TX 1 / US 67 / TX 66Road and bridges abandoned during lake construction then inundated when the dam was closedBuilt ca 1921-22, abandoned ca 1970
Piano Bridge (Fayette County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 6 votes
Through truss bridge over East Navidad River on Piano Bridge RoadReopened to traffic on April 2, 2012Built 1885 by the King Bridge Company, rehabilitated 2011-12
PTRA - Greens Bayou Lift Bridge (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 2 votes
Pony/through plate girder bridge over Greens Bayou on Railroad (Port Terminal Railroad Association)Open to traffic
UP - Buffalo Bayou Bridge (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 2 votes
through truss bridge over Buffalo Bayou on RailroadOpen to traffic
Goodman Bridge (Nacogdoches County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 4 votes
Pony truss bridge over Angelina River on CR 789Replaced, awaiting restoration and reassembly at parkBuilt 1929
US67 Brazos River Bridge (Somervell County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Brazos River on US 67 West bound lanes.Repaired and reopenedBuilt 1947
UP - San Gabriel River Bridge (Williamson County, Texas)
Rated 89% with 5 votes
Warren through truss Bridge over San Gabriel River on Railroad (UP)Open to traffic
Ellen Trout Park Bridges (Angelina County, Texas)
Rated 88% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over City Lake on Railroad and Pedestrian PathOpen to traffic
BNSF - Bridge #99.26 (Austin County, Texas)
Rated 88% with 2 votes
Stone culvert bridge over Unknown Stream on BNSF RailwayOpen to trafficBuilt 1899
BNSF - Bridge #104.25 (Austin County, Texas)
Rated 88% with 2 votes
Stone Arch bridge over Unknown Stream on BNSF RailwayOpen to trafficBuilt 1899
Plum Creek Bridge (Caldwell County, Texas)
Rated 88% with 4 votes
Through truss bridge over Plum Creek on a pedestrian walkway in LulingOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1931
Little Elm Creek Bridge (Falls County, Texas)
Rated 88% with 13 votes
Bowstring pony truss bridge over Little Elm Creek on CR 179Relocated to City Park in Rosebud where it is stored intact.Built 1884
Canadian River Wagon Bridge (Hemphill County, Texas)
Rated 88% with 6 votes
Twenty-one span through truss bridge over Canadian River on US 60/US 83 at CanadianOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1916 by the Canton Bridge Co.; four additional spans added 1923; bypassed by new bridge in 1953; rehabilitated and opened to pedestrian traffic in 2000
Black Bridge (Lee County, Texas)
Rated 88% with 3 votes
Pratt through truss bridgeIn storageBuilt 1912 over railroad in Dime Box
Broad Street Bridge (Mason County, Texas)
Rated 88% with 2 votes
Concrete pony truss bridge over Comanche Creek on Broad Street in MasonTo be rehabilitated for pedestrian useBuilt 1918 by the Alamo Construction Co.
Fort Griffin Bridge (Shackelford County, Texas)
Rated 88% with 4 votes
Through truss bridge over Clear Fork Brazos River on CR 188Closed to all trafficBuilt 1885 by the King Bridge Co.
UP - Clear Creek Bridge (Waller County, Texas)
Rated 88% with 3 votes
Warren deck truss with all verticals bridge over Clear Creek on RailroadOpen to traffic
Cowan Road Bridge (Ellis County, Texas)
Rated 87% with 2 votes
Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Mill Creek on Cowan RoadReplaced after heavy damage likely due to an overweight vehicleBuilt 1930; replaced 2014
UP - Rio Grande Bridge (S) (El Paso County, Texas)
Rated 87% with 3 votes
Deck truss bridge over Rio Grande on Railroad (UP, nee SP)Open to rail trafficBuilt 1917
UP - Brazos River Bridge (Simonton) (Fort Bend County, Texas)
Rated 87% with 2 votes
Camelback Through Truss bridge over Brazos River on railroadAbandonedBuilt 1922; Second truss removed in 1981
Waco Suspension Bridge (McLennan County, Texas)
Rated 87% with 4 votes
Suspension bridge over the Brazos River on Bridge Street in WacoOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1869-70; rehabilitated 1914
Brushy Creek Bridge (Williamson County, Texas)
Rated 87% with 5 votes
Through truss bridge over Brushy Creek on CR 434Open to trafficBuilt 1930
Augusta Street Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 86% with 4 votes
Lenticular pony truss bridge over San Antonio River on Augusta Street in San AntonioOpen to trafficBuilt 1890 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co. of East Berlin Conn.
UP - Arroyo Colorado Bridge (Cameron County, Texas)
Rated 86% with 2 votes
Through Truss Railroad Bridge on Union Pacific LineOpen to trafficBuilt 1905
Roy B. Inks Bridge (Llano County, Texas)
Rated 86% with 4 votes
Through truss bridge over Llano River on TX 16 and TX 71 in LlanoOpen to trafficBuilt 1936 by the Austin Bridge Co.; rehabilitated 2006
Sugarloaf Mountain Bridge (Milam County, Texas)
Rated 86% with 4 votes
Parker through truss bridge over Little River on CR 264Restored and open to pedestriansBuilt 1896 - Relocated to current location 1940
CR 110 San Saba River Bridge (San Saba County, Texas)
Rated 86% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over San Saba River on CR 110 in San SabaOpen to trafficBuilt 1939 by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co.; rehabilitated in 2010
Berg's Mill Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 85% with 2 votes
Steel and concrete deck girder bridge on the Mission Trail in San AntonioOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1914; Rehabilitated 2014
Plum Creek Bridge (Caldwell County, Texas)
Rated 85% with 2 votes
Leticular pony truss bridge over Plum Creek on Soda Springs Road (CR 130)Closed to all trafficBuilt 1920
Crane Road Bridge (Crane County, Texas)
Rated 85% with 4 votes
Abandoned through truss bridge over Pecos River on the Old Crane Road, east of ImperialAbandoned with deck missing
Ballinger CR 129 Pony Truss (Runnels County, Texas)
Rated 85% with 2 votes
Abandoned polygonal Warren pony truss bridge over Colorado River on RoadOpen to pedestrians only
Oriana Bridge (Stonewall County, Texas)
Rated 85% with 5 votes
Cameback through truss, located wsw of Peacock, Texas. At one time a main road between Jayton and Aspermont.Traffic no longer allowed.Built 1917 by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co.; modified 1918 by Austin Brothers; closed to traffic 1995
Pecan Bayou Bridge (Coleman County, Texas)
Rated 84% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Pecan Bayou on CR 170Open to trafficBuilt 1922
Bluff Dale Suspension Bridge (Erath County, Texas)
Rated 84% with 11 votes
Cable-stayed bridge over Puluxy River on CR 149 (Berry's Creek Road)DoomedBuilt 1890 by the Runyon Bridge Co.; relocated 1934
Green Creek Bridge (Erath County, Texas)
Rated 84% with 3 votes
Through truss bridge over Green Creek on CR 270Open to trafficBuilt 1906 by the King Bridge Co.; rehabilitated for vehicular use in 1991
Grove Creek Bridge (Hill County, Texas)
Rated 84% with 2 votes
Lost pony truss bridge over Grove Creek on CR 3136 NReplaced by a new bridgeReplaced 2010
Montopolis Bridge (Travis County, Texas)
Rated 84% with 2 votes
Camelback through truss bridge over Colorado River on US 183 Southbound Frontage Road in AustinOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1938; closed to vehicles in 2018
West Sixth Street Bridge (Travis County, Texas)
Rated 84% with 2 votes
Stone arch bridge over Shoal Creek on Loop 343 (W. 6th Street) in AustinOpen to trafficBuilt 1887
WBT&S - White Rock Creek Bridge (Trinity County, Texas)
Rated 84% with 2 votes
Lost Pratt through truss railroad bridge over White Rock Creek on Waco, Beaumont, Trinity & Sabine RailwayOnly bridge supports remain
Faust Street Bridge (Comal County, Texas)
Rated 83% with 7 votes
Through truss bridge over Guadalupe River on Faust Street in New BraunfelsOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1887 by the King Bridge Co.; made obsolete by new bridge in 1932; rehabilitated 1998
Dealey Plaza Triple Overpass (Dallas County, Texas)
Rated 83% with 3 votes
Bridge over Main Street, Elm Street, & Commerce Street on Railroads (UP & DART)Open to trafficBuilt 1936; site of JFK assassination 1963
Honey Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Texas)
Rated 83% with 2 votes
Bridge over Honey Creek on CR 207Open to traffic
Bevil Jarrel Memorial Bridge (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 83% with 4 votes
Through truss bridge over San Jacinto River on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road in HoustonOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1931, Converted to pedestrian use 2007.
Smothers Creek Bridge (Lavaca County, Texas)
Rated 83% with 3 votes
Through truss bridge over Smothers Creek on CR 183Replaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1930
Blanket Creek Bridge (Mills County, Texas)
Rated 83% with 3 votes
Pony truss bridge over Blanket Creek on CR 550Closed to all trafficBuilt 1912
Cow Bayou Bridge (Orange County, Texas)
Rated 83% with 3 votes
Swing bridge over Cow Bayou on Eastbound TX 73 in Bridge CityOpen to trafficBuilt 1941
Newcastle Bridge (Young County, Texas)
Rated 83% with 4 votes
Parker through truss bridge over Brazos River on Old Hwy 380Bypassed and closed to traffic in 1988
GRR - Leon River Bridge (Bell County, Texas)
Rated 82% with 2 votes
Parker through truss over Leon River on Georgetown Railroad (Formerly M-K-T)Open to traffic
Lampasas River Bridge (Bell County, Texas)
Rated 82% with 2 votes
Deck plate girder bridge over Lampasas River on I-35 West FrontageOpen to trafficConstructed for the State Highway Department in 1935 under a National Recovery Highway Project.
Kemah Drawbridge (Galveston County, Texas)
Rated 82% with 5 votes
Lost Deck plate girder bascule bridge over Clear Creek on TX 146Replaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1964; Replaced 1986
SP - Neches River Bridge (Jasper County, Texas)
Rated 82% with 3 votes
Abandoned through truss bridge over Neches River on RailroadAbandoned
Simmons Bridge (Live Oak County, Texas)
Rated 82% with 2 votes
Abandoned half-hip Pratt pony truss bridge over Nueces River on FM 1042Abandoned
Cedar Creek Bridge (Bastrop County, Texas)
Rated 81% with 4 votes
Pony truss bridge over Cedar Creek on Watts LaneClosed to trafficBuilt 1920; Bypassed by a new bridge in 2004
Maury Maverick Bridge (Brazoria County, Texas)
Rated 81% with 2 votes
Polygonal Warren pony truss bridge over Mustang Bayou on the Tom Blakeny Hike and Bike TrailOpen to pedestriansBuilt 1932 on Jendrusch Road in Karnes County. Relocated here in 2003 to this location.
Plum Creek Bridge (Caldwell County, Texas)
Rated 81% with 2 votes
Abandoned pony truss bridge over Plum Creek on Crane Lane (CR 300 - formerly US 183)Abandoned
Good Hope Road Bridge (Live Oak County, Texas)
Rated 81% with 4 votes
Pony truss bridge over Atascosa River on Good Hope RoadReplacedBuilt 1910; rehabilitated 1991
Washington Avenue Bridge (McLennan County, Texas)
Rated 81% with 10 votes
Through truss bridge over Brazos River on Washington Avenue in WacoOpen to trafficBuilt 1901
UP - Richland Creek Bridge (Navarro County, Texas)
Rated 81% with 3 votes
Through truss bridge over Richland Creek on RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1903
Burr's Ferry Bridge (Newton County, Texas)
Rated 81% with 7 votes
Parker through truss bridge over Sabine River on TX 63/LA 8Repaired after flood damage and reopened to trafficBuilt 1937
GCSR - San Saba River Bridge (San Saba County, Texas)
Rated 81% with 2 votes
Pratt through truss bridge over San Saba River on Gulf Colorado & San Saba RailwayOpen to trafficBuilt or relocated here 1911
Lamar Boulevard Bridge (Travis County, Texas)
Rated 81% with 2 votes
Open Spandrel arch bridge over Colorado River on Loop 343 in AustinOpen to trafficBuilt 1943
Krchnak Road Bridge (Bastrop County, Texas)
Rated 80% with 2 votes
Steel stringer bridge over Pin Oak Creek on Krchnak Road (County Road 183)Open to traffic, zoned for loadBuilt 1992
Brazoria Bridge (Brazoria County, Texas)
Rated 80% with 4 votes
Through truss bridge over Brazos River on former SH 332 in BrazoriaClosedBuilt 1939; bypassed by new bridge in 2010
Elysian Viaduct (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 80% with 4 votes
Steel stringer bridge over Buffalo Bayou on Elysian StreetOpen to trafficBuilt 1954
UP - Plum Creek Arch (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 80% with 2 votes
Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Plum Creek on Union Pacific RailroadOpen to traffic
Jonah Bridge (Williamson County, Texas)
Rated 80% with 5 votes
Lost Through truss bridge over San Gabriel RiverDestroyed by flood
Red Oak Road Bridge (Dallas County, Texas)
Rated 79% with 3 votes
Pony truss bridge over Ten Mile Creek on Red Oak Road in LancasterOpen to trafficBuilt 1936
Dunlavy Street Overpass (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 79% with 2 votes
Steel through arch bridge over US 59 on Dunlavy Street in HoustonOpen to trafficBuilt 2000
UP - Jensen Drive Overpass (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 79% with 2 votes
Steel stringer bridge over Jensen Drive on RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1939
UP - Lavaca River Bridge (Jackson County, Texas)
Rated 79% with 2 votes
Pony/through plate girder bridge over Lavaca River on RailroadOpen to traffic
Eichelberger Crossing Bridge (McLennan County, Texas)
Rated 79% with 4 votes
Abandoned pony truss bridge over North Fork Bosque River on Old Eichelberger Crossing RoadAbandoned, partially collapsedBypassed by new bridge in 1987
Barker Bridge (Williamson County, Texas)
Rated 79% with 5 votes
Bridge over Brushy Creek on Old CR457Long abandonedUsed to carry Hwy 95 until bypassed in mid-1960's.
Washburn Tunnel (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 78% with 5 votes
Tunnel under Houston Ship Channel on Federal RoadOpen to trafficBuilt 1950
Milby Street Roundhouse (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 78% with 4 votes
Pony/through girder turntable on Union Pacific Railroad Co., Galveston SubdivisionIntact but closed to all traffic
SP - Guadalupe River Bridge (Kendall County, Texas)
Rated 78% with 7 votes
Abandoned Parker Through Truss bridge over Gudalupe River on abandoned RailroadAbandonedBuilt 1900-1906
UP - Decker Branch Crossing (Montgomery County, Texas)
Rated 78% with 2 votes
Pony/through plate girder bridge over Decker Branch on UP RailroadOpen to traffic
UP - Trinity River Bridge (Polk County, Texas)
Rated 78% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Trinity River on RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1917, partially collapsed in 2004, subsequently repaired
Salt Fork Brazos River Bridge (Stonewall County, Texas)
Rated 78% with 3 votes
Through truss bridge over Salt Fork Brazos River on FM 1263Replaced by new bridge and bypassed
Riverwalk Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 77% with 3 votes
Closed-spandrel arch bridge over San Antonio River on Pedestrian PathwayOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1938-40 as part of a massive undertaking by the city of San Antonio and the W.P.A. to preserve the San Antonio River as it winds through downtown San Antonio.
North Bosque River Bridge (Erath County, Texas)
Rated 77% with 3 votes
Pratt through truss bridge over North Bosque River on CR 270Open to trafficBuilt 1921
UP - North Main Street Subway (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 77% with 3 votes
Tunnel under Railroad on North Main StreetOpen to trafficReconstructed 1923
HTR - Colorado River Bridge (Mills County, Texas)
Rated 77% with 2 votes
Pratt through truss bridge over Colorado River on Heart of Texas RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1910, One approach added 1919; Trestle approach destroyed by fire May 2013 and rebuilt May 2014
US90 Pecos River High Bridge (Val Verde County, Texas)
Rated 77% with 3 votes
Deck truss bridge over Pecos River on US 90Open to trafficBuilt 1957
Plum Breek Bridge (Caldwell County, Texas)
Rated 76% with 4 votes
Bridge over Plum Creek on CR 197 (Young Lane)Derelict/abandoned
Plemons Bridge (Hutchinson County, Texas)
Rated 76% with 2 votes
Thirty-span Warren pony truss bridge over the Canadian River on CR 225Closed to trafficBuilt 1926
Post Oak Creek Bridge (Navarro County, Texas)
Rated 76% with 3 votes
Abandoned pony truss bridge over Post Oak Creek on SE CR 0070Abandoned
Yellow Bayou Bridge (Newton County, Texas)
Rated 76% with 2 votes
Through truss bridge over Yellow Bayou on St. John Rd. (CR 2053)Bypassed by new bridgeBuilt 1930
Cow Bayou Swing Bridge (Orange County, Texas)
Rated 76% with 4 votes
Abandoned warren pony truss bridge over Cow BayouAbandoned
Providence Road Bridge (Robertson County, Texas)
Rated 76% with 3 votes
Through truss bridge over Little Brazos River on Providence RoadOpen to traffic
KCS/ATSF - Santa Fe Trail Overpass (Dallas County, Texas)
Rated 75% with 4 votes
Steel stringer bridge over Santa Fe Trail on Abandoned RailroadOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 1925
Warren Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Texas)
Rated 75% with 3 votes
Pratt through truss bridge over Warren Creek on CR 103Closed to all trafficBuilt 1900
San Jacinto Street Bridge (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 75% with 3 votes
Concrete arch bridge over Buffalo Bayou on San Jacinto Street in HoustonOpen to trafficBuilt 1914; rehabilitated 1996
Graustark Street Overpass (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 75% with 2 votes
Steel through arch bridge over US59 on Graustark StreetOpen to trafficBuilt 2005
San Antonio Zoo Railroad Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 74% with 2 votes
Warren through truss bridge over San Antonio River on San Antonio Zoo RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1956
Dallas-Oak Cliff Viaduct (Dallas County, Texas)
Rated 74% with 4 votes
Open-spandrel arch bridge over Trinity River on Houston Street in DallasOpen to one-way southbound trafficBuilt 1911; DART Dallas Streetcar LRT tracks installed 2015
UP - McQueeney Bridge (Guadalupe County, Texas)
Rated 74% with 2 votes
Camelback through truss bridge over Guadalupe River on Union Pacific RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1899. Original main span replaced due to flood damage.
UP - Cedar Bayou Lift Bridge (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 74% with 5 votes
Warren through truss bridge over Cedar Bayou on Union Pacific RailroadAbandonedBuilt 1966
Levi Pony Truss (McLennan County, Texas)
Rated 74% with 2 votes
Warren pony truss with alternating verticals bridge over Bullhide Creek on TrafficIntact but closed to all traffic
UP - Guadalupe River Swing Bridge (Victoria County, Texas)
Rated 74% with 4 votes
Pony/through plate girder bridge over Guadalupe River on Union-Pacific Railroad Co., Brownsville SubdivisionOpen to trafficBuilt 1906
U.S. Highway 90 - Cibolo Creek Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 73% with 4 votes
Through truss bridge over Cibolo Creek on I-10 North Frontage Road (old US 90) in ZuehlOpen to trafficBuilt 1933 by the D. F. Jones Construction Co. for US 90. Retained for frontage road use when I-10/US-90 freeway built in 1962.
Pecos River Bridge (Crockett County, Texas)
Rated 73% with 2 votes
Parker through truss bridge over Pecos River on SH 290 (former U.S. 290)Open to trafficBuilt 1932
Cleburne State Park Bridge (Johnson County, Texas)
Rated 73% with 4 votes
Stone culvert bridge over Drainage on Park Road 21Open to traffic
Post Oak Creek Bridge (Navarro County, Texas)
Rated 73% with 2 votes
Lost pony truss bridge over Post Oak Creek on Powell PikeCollapsed
Rosillo Creek Bridge (Bexar County, Texas)
Rated 72% with 4 votes
1926 Tee Beam and slabOpen to traffic
Corinth Street Viaduct (Dallas County, Texas)
Rated 72% with 5 votes
Viaduct over Trinity River and Corinth StreetOpen to trafficBuilt 1930; rehabilitated 2008
Brannon Road Bridge (Ellis County, Texas)
Rated 72% with 2 votes
Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Richland Creek on Brannon RoadReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1910; Lost 2017
Fred Hartman Bridge (Harris County, Texas)
Rated 72% with 5 votes
Pair of cable-stayed bridges over Houston Ship Channel on TX 146 in HoustonOpen to trafficBuilt 1995
UP - Blanco River Bridge (Hays County, Texas)
Rated 72% with 3 votes
Parker through truss bridge over Blanco River on Union Pacific RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1928
Ward Brazos River Bridge (Stonewall County, Texas)
Rated 72% with 2 votes
Bypassed pony truss bridge over Salt Fork of the Brazos River on FM 350Bypassed by new bridgeBuilt 1935; bypassed 1997
Old Handley Road Overpass (Tarrant County, Texas)
Rated 72% with 2 votes
Abandoned bridge on Old Handley RoadDerelict structure on closed street
UP - Brazos River Bridge (Waller County, Texas)
Rated 72% with 4 votes
Camelback through truss bridge over Brazos River on Union Pacific RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1906
Market Street Bridge (Lamar County, Texas)
Rated 71% with 2 votes
Lost pony truss bridge over Cane Creek on Market Street in RoxtonReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1930
Texas Electric - Brazos River Bridge (McLennan County, Texas)
Rated 71% with 4 votes
Lost Through truss bridge over Brazos River on Texas Electric RailwayNo longer existsBuilt 1910; Closed 1948