US Bridges

Jj Lemmon RD over IH 20

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of SH 342 · Structure no. 180570237403308

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jj Lemmon RD over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jj Lemmon RD over IH 20 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,982 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJj Lemmon RD
CrossesIH 20
Location3.1 MI E of SH 342
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65971, -96.73009
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2019)
Projected traffic2,982 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jj Lemmon RD over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jj Lemmon RD 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 Jj Lemmon RD over IH 20 carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jj Lemmon RD over IH 20?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Jj Lemmon RD over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.