US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Pecos River Relief 5

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 0.75 MI NE of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 062380000402057

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
224 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
3,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Pecos River Relief 5 is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 EB over Pecos River Relief 5 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 3,690 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,170 by 2033. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesPecos River Relief 5
Location0.75 MI NE of Reeves C/L
RouteInterstate 20
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43516, -103.38045
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2013)
Projected traffic5,170 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 EB over Pecos River Relief 5 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Pecos River Relief 5 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Pecos River Relief 5 carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Pecos River Relief 5?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Pecos River Relief 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.