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Dallas County, TX · Structure #180570237403145

IH 20

IH 20 in 0.7 MI W Of Sh 342, Dallas County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1971, the bridge carries 152K vehicles daily on IH 20 over Drainage Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
152K
Daily Traffic
1971
Year Built
9.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IH 20
Crosses Over
Drainage Ditch
State
Texas
County
Dallas County
Location
0.7 MI W Of Sh 342
Year Built
1971
Reconstructed
2006
Age
55 years
Daily Traffic
152,210
Lanes
12
Length
9.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
180570237403145

About This Bridge

IH 20 is a 55-year-old bridge located 0.7 MI W Of Sh 342 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 20 over Drainage Ditch with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 152K vehicles per day. Built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, the structure spans 9.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.7 MI W Of Sh 342, Dallas County, Texas

32.643853, -96.793758

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Frequently Asked Questions

IH 20 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

IH 20 was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, making it 55 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 20 carries approximately 152K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 9.4 meters long and located on IH 20 in 0.7 MI W Of Sh 342, Dallas County, Texas.

Yes, IH 20 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

IH 20 is located 0.7 MI W Of Sh 342 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 20 over Drainage Ditch. Its coordinates are 32.643853, -96.793758. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 20 carries IH 20 over Drainage Ditch. The bridge is 9.4 meters long and was built in 1971, with reconstruction in 2006.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.