US Bridges

US 80 over IH 20

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 4.70 MI E of FM 2199 · Structure no. 191030049510132

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over IH 20 in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,630 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesIH 20
Location4.70 MI E of FM 2199
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49341, -94.16185
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2013)
Projected traffic7,630 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 80 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 80 over IH 20 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 US 80 over IH 20 carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over IH 20?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.