US Bridges

IH 20 EB over SH 70

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 6.2 Mi. E of US 84 · Structure no. 081770000603021

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,464
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over SH 70 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over SH 70 in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 16,464 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,110 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesSH 70
Location6.2 Mi. E of US 84
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45002, -100.39844
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,464 (2019)
Projected traffic14,110 by 2033
Trucks35%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over SH 70 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over SH 70 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over SH 70 carry?

About 16,464 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over SH 70?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over SH 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.