US Bridges

IH 20 Ebml over Fish Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Carrier Pkwy · Structure no. 180570237404245

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,037
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ebml over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Ebml over Fish Creek 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 82,037 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,852 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Ebml
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Carrier Pkwy
RouteInterstate 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67541, -97.00905
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,037 (2021)
Projected traffic114,852 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Ebml over Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Ebml over Fish Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Ebml over Fish Creek carry?

About 82,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ebml over Fish Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Ebml over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.