US Bridges

SH 242 over UPRR

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121700353801008

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,330 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
33,830
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 242 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 242 over UPRR in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,040 by 2033. The structure is 1,330 ft (405.4 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 242
CrossesUPRR
Location0.40 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 242
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20806, -95.44982
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,330 ft (405.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,830 (2016)
Projected traffic75,040 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 242 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 242 over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 242 over UPRR carry?

About 33,830 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 242 over UPRR?

The structure is 1,330 ft (405.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SH 242 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.