US Bridges

SH 19 over IH 20

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.19 MI E of FM 859 · Structure no. 102340049502312

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 19 over IH 20 in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesIH 20
Location1.19 MI E of FM 859
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57798, -95.85486
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,230 (2013)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SH 19 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 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 SH 19 over IH 20 carry?

About 6,230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over IH 20?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.