US Bridges

IH 20 WB over SH 112 / FM 570

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 3.10 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 230680000703157

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,719
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over SH 112 / FM 570 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over SH 112 / FM 570 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 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 12,719 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,860 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesSH 112 / FM 570
Location3.10 MI NE of SH 6
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40075, -98.78975
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,719 (2019)
Projected traffic17,860 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 SH 112 / FM 570 built?

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

What condition is IH 20 WB over SH 112 / FM 570 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 SH 112 / FM 570 carry?

About 12,719 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over SH 112 / FM 570?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over SH 112 / FM 570?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.