US Bridges

IH 20 EB FR over Whites Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 5.0 Miles East of SH 342 · Structure no. 180570237403108

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

About this bridge

IH 20 EB FR over Whites Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB FR over Whites Branch 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 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 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
CrossesWhites Branch
Location5.0 Miles East of SH 342
RouteInterstate 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65673, -96.73957
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 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 traffic1,037 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB FR over Whites Branch built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB FR over Whites Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB FR over Whites Branch carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB FR over Whites Branch?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB FR over Whites Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.