US Bridges

Crane Ave over Monahans Draw

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 060690000407038

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Ave over Monahans Draw is a concrete slab carrying Crane Ave over Monahans Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,850 by 2037. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrane Ave
CrossesMonahans Draw
Location0.10 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82541, -102.36681
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2015)
Projected traffic23,850 by 2037
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crane Ave over Monahans Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane Ave over Monahans Draw 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 Crane Ave over Monahans Draw carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Crane Ave over Monahans Draw?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Crane Ave over Monahans Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.