US Bridges

IH 20 EB FR over Fish Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · East of Robinson Road · Structure no. 180570237404628

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,127
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB FR over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB FR 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,127 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,578 by 2020. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB FR
CrossesFish Creek
LocationEast of Robinson Road
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67532, -97.01446
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,127 (2020)
Projected traffic15,578 by 2020
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB FR over Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB FR 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB FR over Fish Creek carry?

About 11,127 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB FR over Fish Creek?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB FR over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.