US Bridges

US 175 EB over SH 34

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · At Int US 175 & SH 34 · Structure no. 181300019704122

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,223
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over SH 34 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 EB over SH 34 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,223 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,565 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesSH 34
LocationAt Int US 175 & SH 34
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57474, -96.30932
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,223 (2023)
Projected traffic20,565 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 175 EB over SH 34 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 EB over SH 34 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 EB over SH 34 carry?

About 13,223 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over SH 34?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over SH 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.