Bus 20 WB over City Channel
FairEctor County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of E Lp 338 · Structure no. 060690000501091
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- 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 WB over City Channel is a concrete slab carrying Bus 20 WB over City Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1960, 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 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 20 WB over City Channel built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 20 WB 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 WB over City Channel carry?
About 14,968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bus 20 WB 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 43 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 20 WB over City Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.