US Bridges

IH 20 WB over SH 64

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 4.18 MI W of SH 19 · Structure no. 102340049502305

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,014
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over SH 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over SH 64 in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 5 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 22,014 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,740 by 2033. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesSH 64
Location4.18 MI W of SH 19
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59941, -95.92093
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,014 (2020)
Projected traffic25,740 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over SH 64 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is IH 20 WB over SH 64 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over SH 64 carry?

About 22,014 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over SH 64?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over SH 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.