US Bridges

IH 20 EB over E Fork Trinity River

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 5.6 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009513153

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,606
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over E Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over E Fork Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 22,606 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,650 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesE Fork Trinity River
Location5.6 MI E of IH 635
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6998, -96.53117
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,606 (2019)
Projected traffic24,650 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over E Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over E Fork Trinity River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over E Fork Trinity River carry?

About 22,606 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over E Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over E Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.