US Bridges

SH 82 over Sabine Lake

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · At Texas / Louisiana Line · Structure no. 201240236701003

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,775 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
3,774
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 82 over Sabine Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 82 over Sabine Lake in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 3,774 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2033. The structure is 3,775 ft (1,150.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 82
CrossesSabine Lake
LocationAt Texas / Louisiana Line
RouteState Highway 82
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76606, -93.8953
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,775 ft (1,150.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,774 (2022)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 82 over Sabine Lake built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 82 over Sabine Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 82 over Sabine Lake carry?

About 3,774 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 82 over Sabine Lake?

The structure is 3,775 ft (1,150.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 82 over Sabine Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.