US Bridges

IH 20 EB over SH 351

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 4.50 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210000606343

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,646
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over SH 351 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over SH 351 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,646 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,291 by 2040. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesSH 351
Location4.50 MI E of US 83
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47729, -99.69971
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,646 (2020)
Projected traffic23,291 by 2040
Trucks31%
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 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 SH 351 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over SH 351 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over SH 351 carry?

About 11,646 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over SH 351?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over SH 351?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.