US Bridges

Bus Loop 20 R over IH 20 EB & Sfr

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of Loop 322 · Structure no. 082210000606327

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Loop 20 R over IH 20 EB & Sfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Loop 20 R over IH 20 EB & Sfr in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,990 by 2026. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBus Loop 20 R
CrossesIH 20 EB & Sfr
Location2.10 MI E of Loop 322
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44059, -99.64772
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2009)
Projected traffic9,990 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Loop 20 R over IH 20 EB & Sfr built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus Loop 20 R over IH 20 EB & Sfr 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 Bus Loop 20 R over IH 20 EB & Sfr carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bus Loop 20 R over IH 20 EB & Sfr?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Loop 20 R over IH 20 EB & Sfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.