US Bridges

Bonnie View W-Turn over IH 20

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.9 Miles East of SH 342 · Structure no. 180570237403508

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonnie View W-Turn over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bonnie View W-Turn over IH 20 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2031. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBonnie View W-Turn
CrossesIH 20
Location1.9 Miles East of SH 342
RouteState Highway 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65468, -96.75081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2011)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonnie View W-Turn over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonnie View W-Turn 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 W-Turn over IH 20 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bonnie View W-Turn over IH 20?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bonnie View W-Turn over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.