US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 062380000401085

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,450 ft
21 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5,099 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,382 by 2042. The structure is 1,450 ft (442 m) long and 46 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
Location0.85 MI E of Reeves C/L
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44095, -103.45281
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,450 ft (442 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief 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 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 1,450 ft (442 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over Pecos River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.