IH 20 WB over FM 5
FairParker County, Texas · IH 20 WB at FM 5 · Structure no. 021840000803273
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,568
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over FM 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over FM 5 in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 46,568 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,680 by 2038. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over FM 5 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over FM 5 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 2022.
How much traffic does IH 20 WB over FM 5 carry?
About 46,568 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over FM 5?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over FM 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.