US Bridges

IH 20 EB over FM 715

Fair

Midland County, Texas · IH 20 at FM 715 · Structure no. 061650000515194

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,066
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over FM 715 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over FM 715 in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 22,066 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,334 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesFM 715
LocationIH 20 at FM 715
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98101, -102.04132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,066 (2022)
Projected traffic31,334 by 2042
Trucks37%
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 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 EB over FM 715 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over FM 715 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 EB over FM 715 carry?

About 22,066 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over FM 715?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over FM 715?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.