US Bridges

IH 20 Wbfr over Clear Fk Trinity River

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of FM 5 · Structure no. 021840000803037

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
340 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Wbfr over Clear Fk Trinity River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Wbfr over Clear Fk Trinity River in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10,321 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2038. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Wbfr
CrossesClear Fk Trinity River
Location1.2 MI E of FM 5
RouteState Highway 20
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73956, -97.65202
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,321 (2023)
Projected traffic970 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Wbfr over Clear Fk Trinity River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Wbfr over Clear Fk Trinity River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 Wbfr over Clear Fk Trinity River carry?

About 10,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Wbfr over Clear Fk Trinity River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Wbfr over Clear Fk Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.