Bus 20 WB over IH 20
FairMitchell County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of SH 208 (s) · Structure no. 081680000601266
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,120
- 2011 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 Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 20 WB over IH 20 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bus 20 WB over IH 20 carry?
About 1,120 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bus 20 WB over IH 20?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 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.