US Bridges

SH 20 (n Mesa St) over IH 10

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 3.15 MI W of US 54 · Structure no. 240720212102197

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,556
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 20 (n Mesa St) over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 20 (n Mesa St) over IH 10 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 16,556 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,270 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 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 (n Mesa St)
CrossesIH 10
Location3.15 MI W of US 54
RouteState Highway 20
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76265, -106.49055
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,556 (2022)
Projected traffic47,270 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 20 (n Mesa St) over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 20 (n Mesa St) over IH 10 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 20 (n Mesa St) over IH 10 carry?

About 16,556 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 20 (n Mesa St) over IH 10?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 20 (n Mesa St) over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.