US Bridges

Old Dennis RD over IH-20

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of FM1884 · Structure no. 021840031407061

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,759
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dennis RD over IH-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dennis RD over IH-20 in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1969, 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 7,759 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,810 by 2036. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Dennis RD
CrossesIH-20
Location0.9 MI W of FM1884
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72836, -97.82241
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,759 (2024)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dennis RD over IH-20 built?

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

What condition is Old Dennis RD over IH-20 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 Old Dennis RD over IH-20 carry?

About 7,759 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Old Dennis RD over IH-20?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dennis RD over IH-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.