US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over Monahans Draw

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of SH 302 · Structure no. 060690000501014

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,026
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over Monahans Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Bus over Monahans Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 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 12,026 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,836 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesMonahans Draw
Location0.70 MI E of SH 302
RouteState Highway 20
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82942, -102.39922
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,026 (2021)
Projected traffic16,836 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bus over Monahans Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

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

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

About 12,026 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over Monahans Draw?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over Monahans Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.