US Bridges

Bus Loop 20 over IH 20

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of FM 707 · Structure no. 082210000605193

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Loop 20 over IH 20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bus Loop 20 over IH 20 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2027. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBus Loop 20
CrossesIH 20
Location1.10 MI E of FM 707
RouteState Highway 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4597, -99.85499
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2009)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2027
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Loop 20 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus Loop 20 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bus Loop 20 over IH 20?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Loop 20 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.