US Bridges

Eskota RD over IH 20

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 9.25 MI W of Taylor C/L · Structure no. 081770000603164

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eskota RD over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eskota RD over IH 20 in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEskota RD
CrossesIH 20
Location9.25 MI W of Taylor C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49415, -100.30211
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2013)
Projected traffic145 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eskota RD over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eskota RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Eskota RD over IH 20 carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Eskota RD over IH 20?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Eskota RD over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.