US Bridges

Wilson RD over IH 20

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.07 MI E of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300049501187

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,187
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson RD over IH 20 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 5 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 3,187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson RD
CrossesIH 20
Location2.07 MI E of SH 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69253, -96.24141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,187 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson RD over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Wilson RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson RD over IH 20 carry?

About 3,187 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wilson RD over IH 20?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson RD over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.