US Bridges

IH 20 WB over US 259 / SH 149

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of SH 322 · Structure no. 100930049507300

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,824
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over US 259 / SH 149 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over US 259 / SH 149 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 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 17,824 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesUS 259 / SH 149
Location0.75 MI E of SH 322
RouteInterstate 20
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4502, -94.70899
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,824 (2020)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 259 / SH 149 built?

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

What condition is IH 20 WB over US 259 / SH 149 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 US 259 / SH 149 carry?

About 17,824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over US 259 / SH 149?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over US 259 / SH 149?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.