SH 242 WB over San Jacinto River
GoodMontgomery County, Texas · 3.60 MI E of IH45 · Structure no. 121700353801391
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Other
- Other
- Length
- 4,781 ft
- 47 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,121
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 242 WB over San Jacinto River is a other other carrying SH 242 WB over San Jacinto River 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 4,781 ft (1,457.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 242 WB over San Jacinto River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 242 WB over San Jacinto River 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 River carry?
About 47,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 242 WB over San Jacinto River?
The structure is 4,781 ft (1,457.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns SH 242 WB over San Jacinto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.