US Bridges

SH 34 NB over IH 20

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.88 MI E of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300049501308

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,470
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 NB over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 NB over IH 20 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 24,470 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,650 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34 NB
CrossesIH 20
Location0.88 MI E of FM 2578
RouteState Highway 34
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70136, -96.27519
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 34 NB over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 NB 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 NB over IH 20 carry?

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

How long is SH 34 NB over IH 20?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 NB over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.