US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief

Good

Ward County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 062380000401002

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
154 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,099
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief is a concrete slab carrying IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 98 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 5,099 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,382 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesPecos River Relief
Location0.55 MI E of Reeves C/L
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43946, -103.45811
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,099 (2022)
Projected traffic9,382 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief carry?

About 5,099 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.