US Bridges

IH 20 EB over US 259/SH 31

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 2.05 MI E of SH 42 · Structure no. 100930049507276

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,244
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over US 259/SH 31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over US 259/SH 31 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 19,244 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,280 by 2033. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesUS 259/SH 31
Location2.05 MI E of SH 42
RouteInterstate 20
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43439, -94.82905
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,244 (2020)
Projected traffic22,280 by 2033
Trucks26%
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 US 259/SH 31 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over US 259/SH 31 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 US 259/SH 31 carry?

About 19,244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over US 259/SH 31?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over US 259/SH 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.