IH 20 WB over South Fork Leon River
FairEastland County, Texas · 0.35 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 230680000703140
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,408
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over South Fork Leon River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over South Fork Leon River 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 12,408 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,741 by 2038. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over South Fork Leon River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over South Fork Leon River 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 WB over South Fork Leon River carry?
About 12,408 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over South Fork Leon River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over South Fork Leon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.