US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Ranch House RD

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of FM 1187 · Structure no. 021840000803279

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,802
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Ranch House RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Ranch House RD 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 49,802 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,510 by 2038. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesRanch House RD
Location2.0 MI W of FM 1187
RouteInterstate 20
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73443, -97.63284
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,802 (2023)
Projected traffic52,510 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 Ranch House RD built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB over Ranch House RD 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 EB over Ranch House RD carry?

About 49,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Ranch House RD?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Ranch House RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.