US Bridges

IH 20 EB over FM 3053

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of SH 135 · Structure no. 100930049507225

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,780
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over FM 3053 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over FM 3053 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 17,780 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,530 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesFM 3053
Location1.05 MI W of SH 135
RouteInterstate 20
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43386, -94.94361
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,780 (2020)
Projected traffic20,530 by 2033
Trucks38%
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 FM 3053 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over FM 3053 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over FM 3053 carry?

About 17,780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over FM 3053?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over FM 3053?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.