US Bridges

IH 20 EB over CR 4517

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of FM 16 · Structure no. 102340049503096

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,430
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over CR 4517 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over CR 4517 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 19,430 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,930 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesCR 4517
Location1.30 MI E of FM 16
RouteInterstate 20
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51221, -95.67473
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,430 (2020)
Projected traffic20,930 by 2033
Trucks30%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over CR 4517 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over CR 4517 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 EB over CR 4517 carry?

About 19,430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over CR 4517?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over CR 4517?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.