US Bridges

IH 20 over Trib East Sanchez Br

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of FM-1884 · Structure no. 021840031407060

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,171
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Trib East Sanchez Br is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Trib East Sanchez Br in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 56 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 48,171 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,060 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesTrib East Sanchez Br
Location0.15 MI W of FM-1884
RouteInterstate 20
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72737, -97.80752
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,171 (2020)
Projected traffic46,060 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 over Trib East Sanchez Br built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is IH 20 over Trib East Sanchez Br 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 over Trib East Sanchez Br carry?

About 48,171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Trib East Sanchez Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 20 over Trib East Sanchez Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.