US Bridges

US 84 WB over IH 20

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of FM 707 · Structure no. 082210000605191

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 WB over IH 20 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,330 by 2033. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 84 WB
CrossesIH 20
Location1.40 MI E of FM 707
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45948, -99.84696
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2013)
Projected traffic7,330 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 WB over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 WB over IH 20 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 WB over IH 20 carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB over IH 20?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.