US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Wimberly RD

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Taylor County, Texas · 3.65 MI E of FM 126 · Structure no. 082210000604133

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,408
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Wimberly RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 20 EB over Wimberly 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 16,408 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,130 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
CrossesWimberly RD
Location3.65 MI E of FM 126
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46281, -99.95338
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 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 traffic16,408 (2019)
Projected traffic16,130 by 2033
Trucks36%
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 Wimberly RD built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB over Wimberly 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 Wimberly RD carry?

About 16,408 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Wimberly 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 Wimberly RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.