US Bridges

SH 37 over IH 30 Main Lane

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · Int of SH 37 and IH 30 · Structure no. 010810061002192

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over IH 30 Main Lane is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 37 over IH 30 Main Lane in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,260 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 37
CrossesIH 30 Main Lane
LocationInt of SH 37 and IH 30
RouteState Highway 37
CountyFranklin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16213, -95.23476
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2011)
Projected traffic8,260 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 37 over IH 30 Main Lane built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 37 over IH 30 Main Lane 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 37 over IH 30 Main Lane carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 over IH 30 Main Lane?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 over IH 30 Main Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.