US Bridges

IH 20 EB over UPRR

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 880 · Structure no. 080300000702063

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
462 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over UPRR in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 76 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 5 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,190 by 2033. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesUPRR
Location0.20 MI E of FM 880
RouteInterstate 20
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37674, -99.16555
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2024)
Projected traffic12,190 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$834,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over UPRR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 20 EB over UPRR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over UPRR carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over UPRR?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.