US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Hampton RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of US 67 · Structure no. 180570237404229

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,254
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Hampton RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Hampton RD 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 74,254 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,507 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesHampton RD
Location1.35 MI E of US 67
RouteInterstate 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64563, -96.85707
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,254 (2020)
Projected traffic148,507 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 IH 20 EB over Hampton RD built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB over Hampton RD 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 IH 20 EB over Hampton RD carry?

About 74,254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Hampton RD?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Hampton RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.