US Bridges

CR 2144/CR 3439 over IH 20

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.84 MI W of SH 64 · Structure no. 102340049502028

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2144/CR 3439 over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2144/CR 3439 over IH 20 in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2144/CR 3439
CrossesIH 20
Location1.84 MI W of SH 64
RouteCounty Highway 3439
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60739, -95.95074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 2144/CR 3439 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2144/CR 3439 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2144/CR 3439 over IH 20 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 2144/CR 3439 over IH 20?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2144/CR 3439 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.