IH 20 EB over Salt Draw
FairReeves County, Texas · 4.50 MI NE of FM 2903 · Structure no. 061950000306075
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 833 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,599
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 EB over Salt Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Salt Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 57 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 4,599 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,439 by 2038. The structure is 833 ft (253.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 EB over Salt Draw built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is IH 20 EB over Salt 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Salt Draw carry?
About 4,599 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 EB over Salt Draw?
The structure is 833 ft (253.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 EB over Salt Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.