US Bridges

Lp 464 (monahans) over IH 20

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 1.5 MI W. of SH 18 · Structure no. 062380000404035

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 464 (monahans) over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 464 (monahans) over IH 20 in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,581 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,013 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLp 464 (monahans)
CrossesIH 20
Location1.5 MI W. of SH 18
RouteState Highway 464
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57273, -102.90977
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,581 (2022)
Projected traffic5,013 by 2042
Trucks61%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lp 464 (monahans) over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 464 (monahans) 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 Lp 464 (monahans) over IH 20 carry?

About 3,581 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.

How long is Lp 464 (monahans) over IH 20?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 464 (monahans) over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.