US Bridges

IH20 WB to US67 SB over IH 20/US 67

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of Cockrell Hill · Structure no. 180570237404224

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,672 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,495
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20 WB to US67 SB over IH 20/US 67 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20 WB to US67 SB over IH 20/US 67 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 13,495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,893 by 2040. The structure is 1,672 ft (509.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH20 WB to US67 SB
CrossesIH 20/US 67
Location0.9 MI E of Cockrell Hill
RouteInterstate 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65424, -96.87728
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,672 ft (509.6 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,495 (2019)
Projected traffic18,893 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH20 WB to US67 SB over IH 20/US 67 built?

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

What condition is IH20 WB to US67 SB over IH 20/US 67 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 IH20 WB to US67 SB over IH 20/US 67 carry?

About 13,495 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IH20 WB to US67 SB over IH 20/US 67?

The structure is 1,672 ft (509.6 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH20 WB to US67 SB over IH 20/US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.