US Bridges

IH 20 WB over IH 30

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of FM 1187 · Structure no. 021840000803315

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
554 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over IH 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over IH 30 in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 17,233 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,710 by 2038. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesIH 30
Location1.8 MI E of FM 1187
RouteInterstate 20
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72132, -97.56879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,233 (2023)
Projected traffic19,710 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 WB over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over IH 30 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 WB over IH 30 carry?

About 17,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over IH 30?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.