US Bridges

SH 19 SB over IH 45

Good

Walker County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of FM 1374 · Structure no. 172360067507267

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

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over IH 45 in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,872 by 2039. The structure is 876 ft (266.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesIH 45
Location1.9 MI S of FM 1374
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68093, -95.52698
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length876 ft (266.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,560 (2019)
Projected traffic7,872 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB over IH 45 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 SB over IH 45 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 SB over IH 45 carry?

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

How long is SH 19 SB over IH 45?

The structure is 876 ft (266.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.