IH 20 WB over BNSF Rr/Cr 217
FairNolan County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of SH 70 · Structure no. 081770000602236
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,090
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over BNSF Rr/Cr 217 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over BNSF Rr/Cr 217 in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,130 by 2033. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 BNSF Rr/Cr 217 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is IH 20 WB over BNSF Rr/Cr 217 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does IH 20 WB over BNSF Rr/Cr 217 carry?
About 10,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over BNSF Rr/Cr 217?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over BNSF Rr/Cr 217?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.