Bus 20 WB over IH 20
FairHoward County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 081150000505148
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 402 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,440
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 20 WB over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 20 WB over IH 20 in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2033. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 20 WB over IH 20 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 20 WB over IH 20 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 Bus 20 WB over IH 20 carry?
About 3,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Bus 20 WB over IH 20?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 20 WB over IH 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.