IH 20 EB
Carrying IH 20 EB over PECOS RIVER RELIEF 5
0.75 MI NE OF REEVES C/L, Ward, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IH 20 EB
The IH 20 EB bridge in Ward, Texas carries IH 20 EB over PECOS RIVER RELIEF 5. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 26 sections, stretching 68.3 meters (224 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,690 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IH 20 EB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 26
- Structure Length
- 68.3 m (224 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.7 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,690 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 062380000402057
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH 20 EB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IH 20 EB against other structures in Ward and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IH 20 EB?
IH 20 EB in Ward, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IH 20 EB inspected?
IH 20 EB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,690 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 20 EB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IH 20 EB?
IH 20 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IH 20 EB?
IH 20 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IH 20 EB and does age affect safety?
IH 20 EB was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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