SH 42 over Sabine River
GoodGregg County, Texas · 3.10 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 100930054504028
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,233
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 42 over Sabine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 42 over Sabine River in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,233 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,660 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 42 over Sabine River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 42 over Sabine River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 42 over Sabine River carry?
About 10,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 42 over Sabine River?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SH 42 over Sabine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.