US Bridges

IH 20 EB over RAIL(UP)/SABINERVRL#3

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of SH 322 · Structure no. 100930049507296

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

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over RAIL(UP)/SABINERVRL#3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over RAIL(UP)/SABINERVRL#3 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 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 15,157 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,880 by 2033. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesRAIL(UP)/SABINERVRL#3
Location0.35 MI W of SH 322
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44361, -94.72713
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 RAIL(UP)/SABINERVRL#3 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 RAIL(UP)/SABINERVRL#3 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 RAIL(UP)/SABINERVRL#3 carry?

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

How long is IH 20 EB over RAIL(UP)/SABINERVRL#3?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over RAIL(UP)/SABINERVRL#3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.