IH 20 WB over FM 571
FairEastland County, Texas · 3.60 MI NE of FM 2461 · Structure no. 230680000706149
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,547
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over FM 571 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over FM 571 in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,547 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,948 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over FM 571 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over FM 571 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 FM 571 carry?
About 12,547 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over FM 571?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over FM 571?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.