US Bridges

Westmoreland RD SB over IH 20

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.85 MI E of Spur 408 · Structure no. 180570237404216

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmoreland RD SB over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westmoreland RD SB over IH 20 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 17,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWestmoreland RD SB
CrossesIH 20
Location3.85 MI E of Spur 408
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65744, -96.88424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,090 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$25,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westmoreland RD SB over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Westmoreland RD SB 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 Westmoreland RD SB over IH 20 carry?

About 17,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westmoreland RD SB over IH 20?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Westmoreland RD SB over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.