US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Dixie Blvd

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of US 385 · Structure no. 060690000513173

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,674
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Dixie Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Dixie Blvd in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 21,674 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,160 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesDixie Blvd
Location0.35 MI E of US 385
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82941, -102.34954
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,674 (2019)
Projected traffic27,160 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Dixie Blvd built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Dixie Blvd 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 EB over Dixie Blvd carry?

About 21,674 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Dixie Blvd?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Dixie Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.