US Bridges

IH 20 EB over E Fk Trinity Ri Rel #3

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of FM 740 · Structure no. 181300009514148

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61,486
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over E Fk Trinity Ri Rel #3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over E Fk Trinity Ri Rel #3 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 61,486 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,215 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesE Fk Trinity Ri Rel #3
Location1.1 MI W of FM 740
RouteInterstate 20
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70019, -96.51976
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,486 (2022)
Projected traffic108,215 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over E Fk Trinity Ri Rel #3 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over E Fk Trinity Ri Rel #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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over E Fk Trinity Ri Rel #3 carry?

About 61,486 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over E Fk Trinity Ri Rel #3?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over E Fk Trinity Ri Rel #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.