US Bridges

IH 20 EB over FM 148

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of SP 557 · Structure no. 181300009514380

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,122
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over FM 148 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over FM 148 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 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 21,122 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,945 by 2036. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesFM 148
Location0.95 MI W of SP 557
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71544, -96.32603
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,122 (2023)
Projected traffic17,945 by 2036
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over FM 148 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over FM 148 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over FM 148 carry?

About 21,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over FM 148?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over FM 148?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.