US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over IH 20

Good

Ward County, Texas · 3.05 MI NE of FM 516 · Structure no. 062380000402064

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,884
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Bus over IH 20 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,884 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,438 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesIH 20
Location3.05 MI NE of FM 516
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47159, -103.33719
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,884 (2022)
Projected traffic5,438 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Bus over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Bus over IH 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 3,884 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over IH 20?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.