IH 20 EB over UP RR & Sulphur Draw
FairHoward County, Texas · 5.5 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 081150000505016
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 435 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,172
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 EB over UP RR & Sulphur Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over UP RR & Sulphur Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 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 13,172 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,350 by 2033. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 EB over UP RR & Sulphur Draw built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is IH 20 EB over UP RR & Sulphur Draw 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does IH 20 EB over UP RR & Sulphur Draw carry?
About 13,172 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 EB over UP RR & Sulphur Draw?
The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 EB over UP RR & Sulphur Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.