US Bridges

SH 42 over Railroad (up)

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930054504027

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,001
2018 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 1969, so it is 56 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 8,001 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,710 by 2033. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 42
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.55 MI S of SH 31
RouteState Highway 42
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39413, -94.86902
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
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,001 (2018)
Projected traffic14,710 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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 8,001 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 42 over Railroad (up)?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 42 over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.