US Bridges

SH 19 over Railroad (up)

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 102340010812047

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Railroad (up) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 over Railroad (up) in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 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 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 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,990 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.30 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 19
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69105, -95.83587
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,230 (2023)
Projected traffic5,990 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 19 over Railroad (up) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 19 over Railroad (up) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Railroad (up) carry?

About 5,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Railroad (up)?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.