IH 20 WB over Union Pacific Railroad
FairTarrant County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Bu 287 · Structure no. 022200000813092
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 335 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 83,304
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Union Pacific Railroad in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 83,304 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,700 by 2033. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over Union Pacific Railroad built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is IH 20 WB over Union Pacific Railroad 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Union Pacific Railroad carry?
About 83,304 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Union Pacific Railroad?
The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Union Pacific Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.