US Bridges

US 84 SB over IH 20

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 6.46 MI W of FM 70 · Structure no. 081770000602348

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,499 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,791
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 SB over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 SB over IH 20 in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,791 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,499 ft (456.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 84 SB
CrossesIH 20
Location6.46 MI W of FM 70
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44594, -100.50455
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,499 ft (456.9 m)
Longest span252 ft (76.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,791 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 SB over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 SB over IH 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 SB over IH 20 carry?

About 10,791 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 84 SB over IH 20?

The structure is 1,499 ft (456.9 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 SB over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.