US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over Pecos River

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 062380000401016

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,246
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over Pecos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Bus over Pecos River in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 100 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 5,246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,830 by 2033. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesPecos River
Location0.00 MI E of Reeves C/L
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43671, -103.46746
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,246 (2022)
Projected traffic4,830 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Bus over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

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

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

About 5,246 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over Pecos River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.