US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Pvs Railroad & SH 17

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · IH 20 @ SH 17 · Structure no. 061950000307058

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Pvs Railroad & SH 17 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Pvs Railroad & SH 17 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 5,570 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,658 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesPvs Railroad & SH 17
LocationIH 20 @ SH 17
RouteInterstate 20
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.3996, -103.52177
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,570 (2022)
Projected traffic7,658 by 2042
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over Pvs Railroad & SH 17 built?

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

What condition is IH 20 WB over Pvs Railroad & SH 17 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 WB over Pvs Railroad & SH 17 carry?

About 5,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Pvs Railroad & SH 17?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Pvs Railroad & SH 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.