US Bridges

SH 135 over IH 20

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 3.65 MI W of SH 42 · Structure no. 100930049507226

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135 over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135 over IH 20 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2033. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 135
CrossesIH 20
Location3.65 MI W of SH 42
RouteState Highway 135
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43248, -94.92536
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,110 (2013)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 135 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 135 over IH 20 carry?

About 6,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 135 over IH 20?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.