US Bridges

Bi 20 E Conn over City Channel & R.O.W.

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of E Lp 338 · Structure no. 060690000501108

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,448
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bi 20 E Conn over City Channel & R.O.W. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bi 20 E Conn over City Channel & R.O.W. in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 7,448 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,427 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBi 20 E Conn
CrossesCity Channel & R.O.W.
Location0.8 MI W of E Lp 338
RouteState Highway 20
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86824, -102.32159
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,448 (2022)
Projected traffic10,427 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bi 20 E Conn over City Channel & R.O.W. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bi 20 E Conn over City Channel & R.O.W. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bi 20 E Conn over City Channel & R.O.W. carry?

About 7,448 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bi 20 E Conn over City Channel & R.O.W.?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bi 20 E Conn over City Channel & R.O.W.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.