US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over IH 20

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 2.75 MI W of Lp 464 · Structure no. 062380000404030

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,089
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Bus 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 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 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesIH 20
Location2.75 MI W of Lp 464
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57215, -102.95595
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2022)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Bus 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 IH 20 Bus over IH 20 carry?

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over IH 20?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.