US Bridges

IH 20 Wbfr U-Turn over IH 20

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.08 MI E of FM 1884 · Structure no. 021840031407223

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,934
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Wbfr U-Turn over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Wbfr U-Turn over IH 20 in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,934 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2028. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 Wbfr U-Turn
CrossesIH 20
Location1.08 MI E of FM 1884
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72989, -97.7895
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,934 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Wbfr U-Turn over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Wbfr U-Turn over IH 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does IH 20 Wbfr U-Turn over IH 20 carry?

About 3,934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Wbfr U-Turn over IH 20?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Wbfr U-Turn over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.