US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Salt Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 4.50 MI NE of FM 2903 · Structure no. 061950000306183

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
850 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,119
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Salt Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Salt Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 5,119 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesSalt Draw
Location4.50 MI NE of FM 2903
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34702, -103.72442
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length850 ft (259.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,119 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks65%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over Salt Draw built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over Salt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Salt Draw carry?

About 5,119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Salt Draw?

The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Salt Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.