IH 20 WB over FM 740
FairKaufman County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of Dallas CO · Structure no. 181300009514157
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61,486
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over FM 740 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over FM 740 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over FM 740 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over FM 740 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 WB over FM 740 carry?
About 61,486 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over FM 740?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over FM 740?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.