US Bridges

IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of Lp 281 · Structure no. 191030049508263

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,398
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 19,398 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,960 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 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
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.00 MI W of Lp 281
RouteInterstate 20
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45775, -94.68382
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,398 (2019)
Projected traffic22,960 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 BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 19,398 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.