US Bridges

SH 342 East U-Turn over IH 20

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.5 Miles East of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237403509

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 342 East U-Turn over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 342 East U-Turn over IH 20 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2031. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSH 342 East U-Turn
CrossesIH 20
Location2.5 Miles East of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64783, -96.78107
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2011)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 342 East U-Turn over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 342 East U-Turn over IH 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 342 East U-Turn over IH 20 carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 342 East U-Turn over IH 20?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 342 East U-Turn over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.