US Bridges

Bus 20 EB over City Channel

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of E Lp 338 · Structure no. 060690000501090

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,968
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 20 EB over City Channel is a concrete slab carrying Bus 20 EB over City Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 65 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 6 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 14,968 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,855 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 20 EB
CrossesCity Channel
Location0.80 MI W of E Lp 338
RouteState Highway 20
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86817, -102.32152
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,968 (2021)
Projected traffic18,855 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bus 20 EB over City Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Bus 20 EB over City Channel 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 Bus 20 EB over City Channel carry?

About 14,968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bus 20 EB over City Channel?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 20 EB over City Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.