US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Industrial Ave

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of US 385 · Structure no. 060690000513179

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

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Industrial Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Industrial Ave 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 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesIndustrial Ave
Location1.40 MI E of US 385
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83765, -102.33562
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Industrial Ave built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB over Industrial Ave 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 Industrial Ave carry?

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

How long is IH 20 EB over Industrial Ave?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Industrial Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.