US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Noodle Dome RD

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of FM 1085 · Structure no. 082210000604109

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,101
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Noodle Dome RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 20 EB over Noodle Dome RD in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 16,101 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,810 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesNoodle Dome RD
Location1.80 MI E of FM 1085
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48305, -100.09156
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,101 (2019)
Projected traffic15,810 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Noodle Dome RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Noodle Dome RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Noodle Dome RD carry?

About 16,101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Noodle Dome RD?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Noodle Dome RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.