US Bridges

IH 20 EB over SH 193

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of SH 108 · Structure no. 021820031403135

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,928
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over SH 193 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over SH 193 in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 13,928 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,590 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesSH 193
Location1.3 MI E of SH 108
RouteInterstate 20
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53359, -98.31839
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,928 (2023)
Projected traffic13,590 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over SH 193 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over SH 193 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over SH 193 carry?

About 13,928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over SH 193?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over SH 193?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.