US Bridges

Toll 49 NB Ramp over IH 20

Good

Smith County, Texas · @ih 20 · Structure no. 102120TL0049063

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,653
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Toll 49 NB Ramp over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll 49 NB Ramp over IH 20 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,653 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,980 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesToll 49 NB Ramp
CrossesIH 20
Location@ih 20
RouteState Highway 49
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46855, -95.43636
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,653 (2022)
Projected traffic3,980 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 NB Ramp over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll 49 NB Ramp over IH 20 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 NB Ramp over IH 20 carry?

About 2,653 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Toll 49 NB Ramp over IH 20?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Toll 49 NB Ramp over IH 20?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.