IH 20 WB over Pecos River
FairWard County, Texas · 0.00 MI NE of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 062380000402046
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,510
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Pecos River in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,910 by 2033. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over Pecos River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB 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 WB over Pecos River carry?
About 3,510 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Pecos River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Pecos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.