US Bridges

SH 242 WB over San Jacinto Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 4.2 MI E of IH45 · Structure no. 121700353801390

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
47,121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 242 WB over San Jacinto Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 242 WB over San Jacinto Relief in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 47,121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,969 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 242 WB
CrossesSan Jacinto Relief
Location4.2 MI E of IH45
RouteState Highway 242
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21449, -95.38728
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,121 (2023)
Projected traffic65,969 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 242 WB over San Jacinto Relief built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 242 WB over San Jacinto Relief 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 242 WB over San Jacinto Relief carry?

About 47,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 242 WB over San Jacinto Relief?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 242 WB over San Jacinto Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.