Bus 20 over Colorado River
FairMitchell County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of SH 208 (n) · Structure no. 081680000512029
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 392 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,090
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 20 over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 20 over Colorado River in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2033. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bus 20 over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 20 over Colorado River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bus 20 over Colorado River carry?
About 1,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Bus 20 over Colorado River?
The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 20 over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.