US Bridges

SH 34 SB over IH 20

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.87 MI E of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300049501164

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,470
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 SB over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 SB over IH 20 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 24,470 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,650 by 2033. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34 SB
CrossesIH 20
Location0.87 MI E of FM 2578
RouteState Highway 34
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70141, -96.27531
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,470 (2023)
Projected traffic5,650 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 34 SB over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 SB over IH 20 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34 SB over IH 20 carry?

About 24,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 SB over IH 20?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 SB over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.