IH 20 EB Ml over Sandy Draw
FairHoward County, Texas · 3.1 MI East of US 87 · Structure no. 081150000506036
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,172
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 EB Ml over Sandy Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB Ml over Sandy Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 70 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 12,172 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,060 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 EB Ml over Sandy Draw built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is IH 20 EB Ml over Sandy 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 Ml over Sandy Draw carry?
About 12,172 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 EB Ml over Sandy Draw?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 EB Ml over Sandy Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.