US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Bi 20

Good

Martin County, Texas · 2.06 MI W of SH 137 · Structure no. 061560000504279

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,742
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Bi 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Bi 20 in Martin County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 11,742 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2052. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesBi 20
Location2.06 MI W of SH 137
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.11581, -101.82975
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,742 (2019)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2052
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over Bi 20 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over Bi 20 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Bi 20 carry?

About 11,742 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Bi 20?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Bi 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.