US Bridges

FM 1053 over IH 20

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 9.50 MI SW of FM 1601 · Structure no. 060690000406084

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1053 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1053 over IH 20 in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,379 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,532 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1053
CrossesIH 20
Location9.50 MI SW of FM 1601
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67052, -102.70809
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,379 (2022)
Projected traffic4,532 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1053 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1053 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1053 over IH 20 carry?

About 3,379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1053 over IH 20?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1053 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.