US Bridges

IH 20 Wbfr over Fish Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Robinson RD · Structure no. 180570237404627

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,701
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Wbfr over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying IH 20 Wbfr over Fish Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,701 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,181 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 Wbfr
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Robinson RD
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6767, -97.01622
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,701 (2021)
Projected traffic26,181 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Wbfr over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Wbfr over Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 18,701 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Wbfr over Fish Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Wbfr over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.