US Bridges

IH 20 EB over BNSF RR & CR 131

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 6.20 MI E of FM 1856 · Structure no. 081770000603338

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
805 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,763
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over BNSF RR & CR 131 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB 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 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 15,763 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,890 by 2033. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesBNSF RR & CR 131
Location6.20 MI E of FM 1856
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48988, -100.23132
Functional classRural 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

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 width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,763 (2019)
Projected traffic15,890 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over BNSF RR & CR 131 built?

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

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

About 15,763 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB 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 51 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.