US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Cold Springs Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · At IH20 & IH10 Jct. · Structure no. 061950000305087

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Cold Springs Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Cold Springs Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,421 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,589 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesCold Springs Draw
LocationAt IH20 & IH10 Jct.
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08999, -104.05259
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,421 (2022)
Projected traffic14,589 by 2042
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Cold Springs Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Cold Springs Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Cold Springs Draw carry?

About 10,421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Cold Springs Draw?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Cold Springs Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.