US Bridges

IH 20 EB over SH 6

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 3.10 MI SW of SH 112 · Structure no. 230680000703139

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,416
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over SH 6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over SH 6 in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 13,416 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,686 by 2038. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesSH 6
Location3.10 MI SW of SH 112
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37633, -98.83084
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,416 (2019)
Projected traffic17,686 by 2038
Trucks37%
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 EB over SH 6 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over SH 6 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over SH 6 carry?

About 13,416 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over SH 6?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over SH 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.