US Bridges

Bonnie View Road over IH 20

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of SH 342 · Structure no. 180570237403142

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,843
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonnie View Road over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bonnie View Road over IH 20 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 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 14,843 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBonnie View Road
CrossesIH 20
Location1.9 MI E of SH 342
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65474, -96.75043
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,843 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonnie View Road over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Bonnie View Road over IH 20 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 Bonnie View Road over IH 20 carry?

About 14,843 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bonnie View Road over IH 20?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Bonnie View Road over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.