US Bridges

Cedar Ridge RD over IH 20

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of Spur 408 · Structure no. 180570237404257

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,048
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Ridge RD over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Ridge RD 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 3,048 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,988 by 2040. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Ridge RD
CrossesIH 20
Location1.25 MI E of Spur 408
RouteCity Street 158
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66915, -96.92551
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,048 (2019)
Projected traffic26,988 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Ridge RD over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Cedar Ridge RD 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 Cedar Ridge RD over IH 20 carry?

About 3,048 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Ridge RD over IH 20?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Ridge RD over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.