US Bridges

IH 20 EB over SH 112 / FM 570

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 3.10 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 230680000703158

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,322
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over SH 112 / FM 570 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB 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 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 13,322 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 EB
CrossesSH 112 / FM 570
Location3.10 MI NE of SH 6
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40065, -98.78954
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 traffic13,322 (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 EB over SH 112 / FM 570 built?

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

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

About 13,322 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.