US Bridges

IH 20 EB over UP RR

Good

Ector County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of FM 1601 · Structure no. 060690000407023

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,075
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over UP RR in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,075 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,505 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesUP RR
Location1.90 MI E of FM 1601
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7506, -102.56249
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,075 (2021)
Projected traffic15,505 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 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 UP RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is IH 20 EB over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over UP RR carry?

About 11,075 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over UP RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.