US Bridges

IH 20 Rest Area over IH 20 N FR

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 230680000706298

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Rest Area over IH 20 N FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Rest Area over IH 20 N FR in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,400 by 2048. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Rest Area
CrossesIH 20 N FR
Location0.5 MI E of SH 16
RouteInterstate 40
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48978, -98.55062
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2018)
Projected traffic32,400 by 2048
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Rest Area over IH 20 N FR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Rest Area over IH 20 N FR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Rest Area over IH 20 N FR carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Rest Area over IH 20 N FR?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Rest Area over IH 20 N FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.