US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Whites Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 5.0 MI E of SH 342 · Structure no. 180570237403137

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
76,084
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Whites Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Whites Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 76,084 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,510 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesWhites Branch
Location5.0 MI E of SH 342
RouteInterstate 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65723, -96.73982
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,084 (2019)
Projected traffic87,510 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over Whites Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB 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 WB over Whites Branch carry?

About 76,084 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Whites Branch?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Whites Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.