US Bridges

IH 20 EB over IH 20 Bus & UPRR

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 3.90 MI E of FM 307 · Structure no. 061650000515202

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
773 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,285
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over IH 20 Bus & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over IH 20 Bus & UPRR in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 59 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 14,285 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,676 by 2042. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesIH 20 Bus & UPRR
Location3.90 MI E of FM 307
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04421, -101.97981
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length773 ft (235.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,285 (2022)
Projected traffic14,676 by 2042
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over IH 20 Bus & UPRR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 20 EB over IH 20 Bus & UPRR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over IH 20 Bus & UPRR carry?

About 14,285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over IH 20 Bus & UPRR?

The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over IH 20 Bus & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.