US Bridges

SH 20 over Ascarate Wasteway

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of US 62 · Structure no. 240720000201002

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,787
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 20 over Ascarate Wasteway is a concrete culvert carrying SH 20 over Ascarate Wasteway in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,787 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,210 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 20
CrossesAscarate Wasteway
Location1.9 MI E of US 62
RouteState Highway 20
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75844, -106.39796
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,787 (2020)
Projected traffic23,210 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ascarate Wasteway built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SH 20 over Ascarate Wasteway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 20 over Ascarate Wasteway carry?

About 18,787 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 20 over Ascarate Wasteway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns SH 20 over Ascarate Wasteway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.