US Bridges

IH 20 EB over FM 5

Good

Parker County, Texas · IH 20 at FM 5 · Structure no. 021840000803274

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,253
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over FM 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB 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 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 43,253 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).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesFM 5
LocationIH 20 at FM 5
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74741, -97.67428
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,253 (2019)
Projected traffic49,680 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 FM 5 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over FM 5 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over FM 5 carry?

About 43,253 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB 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 EB over FM 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.