US Bridges

IH 20 EB over SH 208 (north)

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 4.2 MI E of FM 1229 · Structure no. 081680000508099

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
9,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over SH 208 (north) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB 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 9,750 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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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesSH 208 (north)
Location4.2 MI E of FM 1229
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4119, -100.86044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2019)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2033
Trucks43%
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 EB over SH 208 (north) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB 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 EB over SH 208 (north) carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB 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 EB over SH 208 (north)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.