IH 20 EB over Bus Loop 20 (p)

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Taylor County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of FM 126 · Structure no. 082210000604117

Built: 1958; 67 years old
Condition: Good; inspected April 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 114 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 16,045; 2019 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Bus Loop 20 (p) is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 20 EB over Bus Loop 20 (p) in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 16,045 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,810 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB

CrossesBus Loop 20 (p)

Location1.20 MI W of FM 126

RouteInterstate 20

CountyTaylor County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.47407, -100.03181

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionApril 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating50 US tons

Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)

Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)

Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)

Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,045 (2019)

Projected traffic15,810 by 2033

Trucks32%

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 Bus Loop 20 (p) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Bus Loop 20 (p) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Bus Loop 20 (p) carry?

About 16,045 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Bus Loop 20 (p)?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Bus Loop 20 (p)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.