US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Sabine River

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of FM 2087 · Structure no. 100930049507290

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
690 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,157
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Sabine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Sabine River in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 5 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 15,157 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,880 by 2033. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 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
CrossesSabine River
Location1.60 MI E of FM 2087
RouteInterstate 20
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43259, -94.75835
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,157 (2020)
Projected traffic23,880 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Sabine River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Sabine River 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 Sabine River carry?

About 15,157 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Sabine River?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.