US Bridges

SH 20 over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 4.37 MI S of Nm ST Line · Structure no. 240720000101002

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,559
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 20 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 20 over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 91 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 9,559 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,680 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesSH 20
CrossesDrain
Location4.37 MI S of Nm ST Line
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93738, -106.6024
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,559 (2017)
Projected traffic13,680 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 20 over Drain built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SH 20 over Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 20 over Drain carry?

About 9,559 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 20 over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SH 20 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.