US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Cockrell Hill RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.4 MI E of Spur 408 · Structure no. 180570237404378

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,849
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Cockrell Hill RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Cockrell Hill 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 94,849 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,392 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesCockrell Hill RD
Location3.4 MI E of Spur 408
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65994, -96.89134
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,849 (2023)
Projected traffic142,392 by 2040
Trucks11%
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 Cockrell Hill RD built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB over Cockrell Hill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Cockrell Hill RD carry?

About 94,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Cockrell Hill RD?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Cockrell Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.