US Bridges

IH 20 WB over IH 35E

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.3 MI E of US 67 · Structure no. 180570237403181

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
515 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
76,105
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over IH 35E in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 76,105 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,210 by 2040. The structure is 515 ft (157 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
CrossesIH 35E
Location3.3 MI E of US 67
RouteInterstate 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6422, -96.82321
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 inspectionOctober 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,105 (2020)
Projected traffic152,210 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over IH 35E built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over IH 35E 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over IH 35E carry?

About 76,105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over IH 35E?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.