US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Sand Springs RD

Good

Howard County, Texas · 8.2 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 081150000506087

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,987
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Sand Springs RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 20 EB over Sand Springs RD in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,987 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,060 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesSand Springs RD
Location8.2 MI E of US 87
RouteInterstate 20
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28094, -101.35463
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,987 (2019)
Projected traffic18,060 by 2035
Trucks34%
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 EB over Sand Springs RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Sand Springs RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Sand Springs RD carry?

About 11,987 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Sand Springs RD?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Sand Springs RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.