US Bridges

IH 20 EB over US 83 / US 277

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 4.50 MI W of SH 351 · Structure no. 082210000605325

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,689
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over US 83 / US 277 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over US 83 / US 277 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 13,689 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesUS 83 / US 277
Location4.50 MI W of SH 351
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48211, -99.77018
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,689 (2019)
Projected traffic13,560 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 US 83 / US 277 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over US 83 / US 277 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 IH 20 EB over US 83 / US 277 carry?

About 13,689 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over US 83 / US 277?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over US 83 / US 277?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.