US Bridges

Camp Wisdom RD over IH 20

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of Spur 408 · Structure no. 180570237404267

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
661 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Wisdom RD over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Wisdom 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 13,120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,181 by 2040. The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Wisdom RD
CrossesIH 20
Location3.0 MI E of Spur 408
RouteCity Street 532
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6621, -96.89499
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length661 ft (201.5 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,120 (2022)
Projected traffic20,181 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Camp Wisdom RD over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Camp Wisdom 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 Camp Wisdom RD over IH 20 carry?

About 13,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Camp Wisdom RD over IH 20?

The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Wisdom RD over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.