US Bridges

IH 20 WB over BNSF RR & CR 131

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 6.20 MI E of FM 1856 · Structure no. 081770000603324

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
805 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,460
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over BNSF RR & CR 131 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over BNSF RR & CR 131 in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 14,460 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,620 by 2033. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 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
CrossesBNSF RR & CR 131
Location6.20 MI E of FM 1856
RouteInterstate 20
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48998, -100.23127
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length805 ft (245.4 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,460 (2019)
Projected traffic13,620 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 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 WB over BNSF RR & CR 131 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over BNSF RR & CR 131 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 131 carry?

About 14,460 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over BNSF RR & CR 131?

The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over BNSF RR & CR 131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.