US Bridges

IH 20 Wbta/Lake SH over IH 20

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.60 Mi. NW of FM 5 · Structure no. 021840031407230

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Wbta/Lake SH over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Wbta/Lake SH over IH 20 in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Wbta/Lake SH
CrossesIH 20
Location1.60 Mi. NW of FM 5
RouteInterstate 20
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75496, -97.69911
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Wbta/Lake SH over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Wbta/Lake SH 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 Wbta/Lake SH over IH 20 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Wbta/Lake SH over IH 20?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Wbta/Lake SH over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.