US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over UP RR

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 0.4 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 081770000615345

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
445 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,448
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Bus over UP RR in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,448 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,427 by 2040. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesUP RR
Location0.4 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45639, -100.45993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,448 (2020)
Projected traffic3,427 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Bus over UP RR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Bus over UP RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bus over UP RR carry?

About 2,448 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over UP RR?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.