IH 20 NFR
Carrying IH 20 NFR over BRAZOS RIVER
1.7 MI W OF FM 113, Parker, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IH 20 NFR
The IH 20 NFR bridge in Parker, Texas carries IH 20 NFR over BRAZOS RIVER. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 271.9 meters (892 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,160 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IH 20 NFR compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1934
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 271.9 m (892 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,160 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 021840031401006
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
IH 20 NFR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare IH 20 NFR against other structures in Parker and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IH 20 NFR?
IH 20 NFR in Parker, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IH 20 NFR inspected?
IH 20 NFR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,160 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 20 NFR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IH 20 NFR?
IH 20 NFR has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IH 20 NFR?
IH 20 NFR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IH 20 NFR and does age affect safety?
IH 20 NFR was built in 1934, making it 92 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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