US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Leon River & Turnaround

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 2.15 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 230680000703156

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,908
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Leon River & Turnaround is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Leon River & Turnaround in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 12,908 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,590 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesLeon River & Turnaround
Location2.15 MI NE of SH 6
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38999, -98.79803
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,908 (2019)
Projected traffic18,590 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Leon River & Turnaround built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Leon River & Turnaround 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 Leon River & Turnaround carry?

About 12,908 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Leon River & Turnaround?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Leon River & Turnaround?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.