US Bridges

IH 20 over Draw

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570237403190

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
138,942
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Draw 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 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 138,942 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,167 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 287 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesDraw
Location0.85 MI E of IH 45
RouteInterstate 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66794, -96.71438
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width287 ft (87.5 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,942 (2023)
Projected traffic91,167 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 20 over Draw 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Draw carry?

About 138,942 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 287 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.