IH 20 WB over FM 16
FairVan Zandt County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 773 · Structure no. 102340049503091
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,438
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over FM 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over FM 16 in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 20,438 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,420 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over FM 16 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over FM 16 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 FM 16 carry?
About 20,438 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over FM 16?
The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over FM 16?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.