US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over IH 20

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of SH 17 · Structure no. 061950000307051

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
783
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Bus over IH 20 in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,348 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesIH 20
Location1.90 MI W of SH 17
RouteState Highway 20
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40656, -103.55318
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2022)
Projected traffic6,348 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Bus over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Bus over IH 20 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bus over IH 20 carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over IH 20?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.