US Bridges

SH 20 over UP RR

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720000103055

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,436
2020 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

SH 20 over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 20 over UP RR in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 35,436 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,610 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 20
CrossesUP RR
Location0.2 MI S of IH 10
RouteState Highway 20
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76069, -106.48881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,436 (2020)
Projected traffic49,610 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 20 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 20 over UP RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 20 over UP RR carry?

About 35,436 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 20 over UP RR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 20 over UP RR?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.