IH 20 WB over SH 137
FairMartin County, Texas · At JCT of SH 137/IH 20 · Structure no. 061560000504206
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,157
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over SH 137 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over SH 137 in Martin County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 14,157 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,358 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SH 137 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over SH 137 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does IH 20 WB over SH 137 carry?
About 14,157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over SH 137?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over SH 137?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.