US Bridges

Dennis RD over IH-20

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 5 MI W of FM 51 · Structure no. 021840031407067

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dennis RD over IH-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 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 6,375 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2036. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDennis RD
CrossesIH-20
Location5 MI W of FM 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72685, -97.87434
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,375 (2024)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dennis RD over IH-20 built?

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

What condition is 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 Dennis RD over IH-20 carry?

About 6,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Dennis RD over IH-20?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dennis RD over IH-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.