US Bridges

Spur 65 over IH 20

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 3.35 MI W of FM 1219 · Structure no. 062380000404027

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 65 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 65 over IH 20 in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 65
CrossesIH 20
Location3.35 MI W of FM 1219
RouteState Highway 65
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54444, -103.05104
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 65 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 65 over IH 20 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 Spur 65 over IH 20 carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spur 65 over IH 20?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 65 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.