US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Park RD 41

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 5.70 MI E of SH 18 · Structure no. 062380000404082

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,913
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Park RD 41 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Park RD 41 in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 13,913 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,878 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesPark RD 41
Location5.70 MI E of SH 18
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61618, -102.81137
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,913 (2022)
Projected traffic25,878 by 2042
Trucks46%
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 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 WB over Park RD 41 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over Park RD 41 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 IH 20 WB over Park RD 41 carry?

About 13,913 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Park RD 41?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Park RD 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.