SH 70 / Bus 20 over IH 20 WB
PoorNolan County, Texas · 1.60 MI W of FM 1856 · Structure no. 081770000603190
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,510
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 70 / Bus 20 over IH 20 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 / Bus 20 over IH 20 WB in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,510 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,710 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 70 / Bus 20 over IH 20 WB built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 70 / Bus 20 over IH 20 WB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 70 / Bus 20 over IH 20 WB carry?
About 5,510 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 70 / Bus 20 over IH 20 WB?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 70 / Bus 20 over IH 20 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.