US Bridges

Saunders Ave over SH 31

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 102120042401030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saunders Ave over SH 31 is a concrete frame carrying Saunders Ave over SH 31 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSaunders Ave
CrossesSH 31
Location0.4 MI E of US 271
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34654, -95.28982
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Saunders Ave over SH 31 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saunders Ave over SH 31 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Saunders Ave over SH 31 carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Saunders Ave over SH 31?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Saunders Ave over SH 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.