US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Lasater RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009513168

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,384
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Lasater RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Lasater RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 38,384 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,179 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesLasater RD
Location3.0 MI E of IH 635
RouteInterstate 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70399, -96.57591
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,384 (2023)
Projected traffic57,179 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Lasater RD built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Lasater RD 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 Lasater RD carry?

About 38,384 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Lasater RD?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Lasater RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.