US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Railroad (up)

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930049507278

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,930
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Railroad (up) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Railroad (up) 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 17,930 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,420 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.20 MI E of SH 31
RouteInterstate 20
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43537, -94.82369
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,930 (2020)
Projected traffic23,420 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 WB over Railroad (up) built?

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

What condition is IH 20 WB over Railroad (up) 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 WB over Railroad (up) carry?

About 17,930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Railroad (up)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.