SH 42 over IH 20
FairGregg County, Texas · 2.05 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 100930049507256
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,130
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 42 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 42 over IH 20 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,180 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 42 over IH 20 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 42 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 42 over IH 20 carry?
About 10,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 42 over IH 20?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 42 over IH 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.