IH 20 WB over Brazos River
FairParker County, Texas · 1.65 MI W of FM 113 · Structure no. 021840031401083
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,280 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,289
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Brazos River in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 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 17,289 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,630 by 2033. The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over Brazos River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is IH 20 WB over Brazos River 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 Brazos River carry?
About 17,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Brazos River?
The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.