IH 20 WB over Cowan Draw
FairReeves County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 061950000305088
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,421
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Cowan Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Cowan 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 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 10,421 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,589 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over Cowan Draw built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over Cowan Draw 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Cowan Draw carry?
About 10,421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Cowan Draw?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Cowan Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.