US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Clear Fk Trinity River

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of FM 5 · Structure no. 021840000803276

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Clear Fk Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Clear Fk Trinity River 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 47,475 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,510 by 2038. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesClear Fk Trinity River
Location1.2 MI E of FM 5
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7399, -97.65215
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,475 (2023)
Projected traffic52,510 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

About 47,475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Clear Fk Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.