US Bridges

IH 20 over Jbs Parkway

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 1.02 MI W Lp 338 East · Structure no. 060690000513004

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Jbs Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 over Jbs Parkway in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,740 by 2032. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20
CrossesJbs Parkway
Location1.02 MI W Lp 338 East
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85521, -102.31656
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2013)
Projected traffic20,740 by 2032
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 over Jbs Parkway built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 over Jbs Parkway 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 over Jbs Parkway carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Jbs Parkway?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 over Jbs Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.