US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over Main Line Canal

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 1.40 MI NE of FM 516 · Structure no. 062380000401017

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over Main Line Canal is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Bus over Main Line Canal 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesMain Line Canal
Location1.40 MI NE of FM 516
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46383, -103.3703
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2013)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Main Line Canal 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 Main Line Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bus over Main Line Canal carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over Main Line Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over Main Line Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.