US Bridges

SH 20 over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 4.0 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720000102010

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,348
2022 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 1925 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 100 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 35,348 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,487 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 20
CrossesDrain
Location4.0 MI E of IH 10
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81503, -106.51348
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,348 (2022)
Projected traffic49,487 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 20 over Drain carry?

About 35,348 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 20 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns SH 20 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.