US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Monahans Draw

Good

Ector County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of US 385 · Structure no. 060690000407036

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,294
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Monahans Draw is a concrete slab carrying IH 20 EB over Monahans Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 23,294 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,670 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesMonahans Draw
Location0.60 MI W of US 385
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82467, -102.36439
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,294 (2017)
Projected traffic23,670 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Monahans Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Monahans Draw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Monahans Draw carry?

About 23,294 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Monahans Draw?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Monahans Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.