US Bridges

IH 20 WB over El Paso Ave

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 230680000703121

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,873
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over El Paso Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over El Paso Ave in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 11,873 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,720 by 2033. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesEl Paso Ave
Location0.75 MI W of US 183
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37471, -98.9834
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,873 (2019)
Projected traffic13,720 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB over El Paso Ave built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over El Paso Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over El Paso Ave carry?

About 11,873 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over El Paso Ave?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over El Paso Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.