IH 20 WB over SH 208 (north)
FairMitchell County, Texas · 4.2 MI E of FM 1229 · Structure no. 081680000508098
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,527
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over SH 208 (north) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over SH 208 (north) in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,527 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2033. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 208 (north) built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over SH 208 (north) 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does IH 20 WB over SH 208 (north) carry?
About 10,527 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over SH 208 (north)?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over SH 208 (north)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.