US Bridges

US 67 Sbml over IH 20

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of Cockrell Hill · Structure no. 180570237404218

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
119,526
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Sbml over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 Sbml 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 119,526 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,867 by 2040. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 Sbml
CrossesIH 20
Location0.9 MI E of Cockrell Hill
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65459, -96.87754
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,526 (2023)
Projected traffic89,867 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US 67 Sbml over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is US 67 Sbml 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 Sbml over IH 20 carry?

About 119,526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Sbml over IH 20?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Sbml over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.