SH 20 over Drain
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 1.0 MI NW of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720000103041
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,692
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 20 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying SH 20 over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 104 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 27,692 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,776 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 20 over Drain built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
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 27,692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 20 over Drain?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns SH 20 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.