US Bridges

SH 34 over Trinity River

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · At Trinity River · Structure no. 181300017302081

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,696
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Trinity River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Trinity River in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,696 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,925 by 2042. The structure is 2,100 ft (640.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesTrinity River
LocationAt Trinity River
RouteState Highway 34
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42594, -96.46349
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,100 ft (640.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,696 (2023)
Projected traffic4,925 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 34 over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34 over Trinity River carry?

About 3,696 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Trinity River?

The structure is 2,100 ft (640.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.