US Bridges

IH 20 EB FR over BNSF Railroad

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.4 Miles East of SH 342 · Structure no. 180570237403106

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
741
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB FR over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB FR over BNSF Railroad in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2031. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB FR
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location2.4 Miles East of SH 342
RouteInterstate 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65628, -96.74184
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FR over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB FR over BNSF Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB FR over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB FR over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB FR over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.