US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Railroad

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 1.70 MI E of FM 570 · Structure no. 230680000704160

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,719
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Railroad in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,719 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,860 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesRailroad
Location1.70 MI E of FM 570
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41275, -98.76373
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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 Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over Railroad 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 Railroad carry?

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

How long is IH 20 WB over Railroad?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.