US Bridges

SH 20 over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Nm ST Line · Structure no. 240720000101023

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,760
2013 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 8,760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,260 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesSH 20
CrossesDrain
Location0.8 MI S of Nm ST Line
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98913, -106.60545
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,760 (2013)
Projected traffic12,260 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 8,760 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 20 over Drain?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SH 20 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.