US Bridges

SH 349 over SH 137

Good

Dawson County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of FM 2052 · Structure no. 050580049401208

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over SH 137 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 349 over SH 137 in Dawson County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 349
CrossesSH 137
Location0.3 MI NE of FM 2052
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69917, -101.95071
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2021)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 349 over SH 137 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349 over SH 137 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over SH 137 carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over SH 137?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over SH 137?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.