US Bridges

Toll 49 over US 69

Good

Smith County, Texas · At US 69 S of Tyler · Structure no. 102120TL0049027

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
595 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,703
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Toll 49 over US 69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll 49 over US 69 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesToll 49
CrossesUS 69
LocationAt US 69 S of Tyler
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24168, -95.30922
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,703 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Toll 49 over US 69 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll 49 over US 69 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Toll 49 over US 69 carry?

About 8,703 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Toll 49 over US 69?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Toll 49 over US 69?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.