SH 18 over Pecos River
FairWard County, Texas · 2.95 MI SW of FM 11 · Structure no. 062380029204026
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,641
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 18 over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 18 over Pecos River in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,641 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2033. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 18 over Pecos River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 18 over Pecos River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 18 over Pecos River carry?
About 1,641 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 18 over Pecos River?
The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SH 18 over Pecos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.