US Bridges

IH20 EB to SH161NB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · IH20 / SH161 Interchange · Structure no. 180570296401495

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH20 EB to SH161NB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20 EB to SH161NB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,300 by 2035. The structure is 3,158 ft (962.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH20 EB to SH161NB
CrossesIH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk
LocationIH20 / SH161 Interchange
RouteState Highway 161
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67557, -97.02794
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+22 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,158 ft (962.6 m)
Longest span281 ft (85.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2015)
Projected traffic22,300 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 IH20 EB to SH161NB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH20 EB to SH161NB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH20 EB to SH161NB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH20 EB to SH161NB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk?

The structure is 3,158 ft (962.6 m) long with a longest span of 281 ft (85.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH20 EB to SH161NB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.