SH 31 EB over Trinity River
FairHenderson County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of SH 274 · Structure no. 101080016303051
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,005 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,662
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 31 EB over Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 EB over Trinity River in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3,662 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,870 by 2039. The structure is 2,005 ft (611.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 31 EB over Trinity River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 31 EB over Trinity River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SH 31 EB over Trinity River carry?
About 3,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 31 EB over Trinity River?
The structure is 2,005 ft (611.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 31 EB over Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.