US Bridges

Toll 49 over SH 155/SALINE CR TR

Good

Smith County, Texas · At SH 155 SW of Tyler · Structure no. 102120TL0049037

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
610 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,570
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Toll 49 over SH 155/SALINE CR TR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll 49 over SH 155/SALINE CR TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,398 by 2042. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesToll 49
CrossesSH 155/SALINE CR TR
LocationAt SH 155 SW of Tyler
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24992, -95.39151
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,570 (2022)
Projected traffic13,398 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toll 49 over SH 155/SALINE CR TR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll 49 over SH 155/SALINE CR TR 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 SH 155/SALINE CR TR carry?

About 9,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Toll 49 over SH 155/SALINE CR TR?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Toll 49 over SH 155/SALINE CR TR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.