US Bridges

CR 2142/CR 3442 over IH 20

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.22 MI W of SH 64 · Structure no. 102340049502029

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2142/CR 3442 over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2142/CR 3442 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 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 2142/CR 3442
CrossesIH 20
Location1.22 MI W of SH 64
RouteCounty Highway 3442
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60356, -95.9413
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 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 2142/CR 3442 over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is CR 2142/CR 3442 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2142/CR 3442 over IH 20 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 2142/CR 3442 over IH 20?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2142/CR 3442 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.