US Bridges

IH 20 Wbfr over Fish Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Crrier Pkwy · Structure no. 180570237404630

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Wbfr
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Crrier Pkwy
RouteInterstate 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67609, -97.00815
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,701 (2021)
Projected traffic26,181 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Wbfr over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.