US Bridges

IH 20 EB over FM 869

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · IH 20 @ FM 869 · Structure no. 061950000307081

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,019
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over FM 869 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over FM 869 in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1968, 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 5,019 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 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 EB
CrossesFM 869
LocationIH 20 @ FM 869
RouteInterstate 20
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38511, -103.61764
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,019 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks65%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB over FM 869 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over FM 869 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 EB over FM 869 carry?

About 5,019 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over FM 869?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over FM 869?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.