US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of Campus DR · Structure no. 022200000813354

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
514 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
88,350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 88,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,740 by 2033. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.90 MI W of Campus DR
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66961, -97.30594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,350 (2019)
Projected traffic113,740 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 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 EB over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 88,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.