US Bridges

Toll 49 SB Ramp over IH 20

Fair

Smith County, Texas · At IH 20 NE of Tyler · Structure no. 102120TL0049061

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,058
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Toll 49 SB Ramp over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll 49 SB Ramp over IH 20 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,058 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,587 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesToll 49 SB Ramp
CrossesIH 20
LocationAt IH 20 NE of Tyler
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46859, -95.4373
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,058 (2022)
Projected traffic4,587 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 SB Ramp over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll 49 SB Ramp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Toll 49 SB Ramp over IH 20 carry?

About 3,058 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Toll 49 SB Ramp over IH 20?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Toll 49 SB Ramp over IH 20?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.