US Bridges

SH 110 over IH 20

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 4.3 MI E of Van Zandt Cl · Structure no. 102120049504051

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,167
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 110 over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 110 over IH 20 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 3,167 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,434 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 110
CrossesIH 20
Location4.3 MI E of Van Zandt Cl
RouteState Highway 110
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48324, -95.52248
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,167 (2021)
Projected traffic4,434 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 110 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 110 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 110 over IH 20 carry?

About 3,167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 110 over IH 20?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 110 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.