SH 20 over Drain
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of FM 259 · Structure no. 240720000101024
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,134
- 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 1943 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 82 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 13,134 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,180 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 112 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 20 over Drain built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
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 13,134 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 20 over Drain?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns SH 20 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.