FM 516 over IH 20
FairWard County, Texas · IH 20 @ FM 516 · Structure no. 062380000402060
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 461
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 516 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 516 over IH 20 in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 516 over IH 20 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 516 over IH 20 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM 516 over IH 20 carry?
About 461 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is FM 516 over IH 20?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FM 516 over IH 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.