IH 20 WB over Bear Creek
FairEastland County, Texas · 1.35 MI W of Erath C/L · Structure no. 230680031405032
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,203
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Bear Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 13,203 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,283 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 13,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Bear Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.