US Bridges

SH 19 NB DC over IH 45 Efr

Good

Walker County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of TX-75 · Structure no. 172360067507265

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
660 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,560
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 NB DC over IH 45 Efr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 NB DC over IH 45 Efr in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,872 by 2039. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 19 NB DC
CrossesIH 45 Efr
Location1.1 MI S of TX-75
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68074, -95.52592
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,560 (2019)
Projected traffic7,872 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB DC over IH 45 Efr built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 NB DC over IH 45 Efr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 19 NB DC over IH 45 Efr carry?

About 6,560 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 NB DC over IH 45 Efr?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 NB DC over IH 45 Efr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.