US Bridges

IH 20 Bi over Pecos River Relief

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Ward C/L · Structure no. 061950000308036

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
198 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bi over Pecos River Relief is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Bi over Pecos River Relief in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 100 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,830 by 2033. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Bi
CrossesPecos River Relief
Location0.15 MI W of Ward C/L
RouteState Highway 20
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43595, -103.47021
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2013)
Projected traffic4,830 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Bi over Pecos River Relief built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is IH 20 Bi over Pecos River Relief 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 Bi over Pecos River Relief carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bi over Pecos River Relief?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bi over Pecos River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.