US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Bu 287 · Structure no. 022200000813093

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
88,732
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR 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 88,732 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 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.20 MI W of Bu 287
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66273, -97.24462
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,732 (2019)
Projected traffic113,700 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR 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 EB over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 88,732 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.