US Bridges

SH 42 over Railroad (up)

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 100930054504003

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,557
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 42 over Railroad (up) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 42 over Railroad (up) in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 90 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 5 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 6,557 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,030 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 42
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.95 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 42
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50392, -94.85178
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,557 (2020)
Projected traffic10,030 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 42 over Railroad (up) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 42 over Railroad (up) 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 Railroad (up) carry?

About 6,557 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 42 over Railroad (up)?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 42 over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.