US Bridges

IH 20 WB over SH 208 (south)

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 5.3 MI E of FM 1229 · Structure no. 081680000508100

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,527
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over SH 208 (south) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over SH 208 (south) 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 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,410 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesSH 208 (south)
Location5.3 MI E of FM 1229
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40816, -100.84362
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,527 (2019)
Projected traffic8,410 by 2033
Trucks40%
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 WB over SH 208 (south) built?

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

What condition is IH 20 WB over SH 208 (south) 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 (south) carry?

About 10,527 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over SH 208 (south)?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over SH 208 (south)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.