US Bridges

Bus Loop 20 (r) over Pine ST

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 3.15 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210000618243

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Loop 20 (r) over Pine ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bus Loop 20 (r) over Pine ST in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 10,940 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,310 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBus Loop 20 (r)
CrossesPine ST
Location3.15 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44856, -99.73312
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,940 (2013)
Projected traffic15,310 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$555,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Loop 20 (r) over Pine ST built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus Loop 20 (r) over Pine ST 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 (r) over Pine ST carry?

About 10,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bus Loop 20 (r) over Pine ST?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Loop 20 (r) over Pine ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.