US Bridges

FM 1936 over IH 20 & UP RR

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 5.50 MI W of US 385 · Structure no. 060690000407045

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
472 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,936
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1936 over IH 20 & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1936 over IH 20 & UP RR 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 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 3,936 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,185 by 2041. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1936
CrossesIH 20 & UP RR
Location5.50 MI W of US 385
RouteState Highway 1936
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81021, -102.43345
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,936 (2023)
Projected traffic13,185 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FM 1936 over IH 20 & UP RR built?

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

What condition is FM 1936 over IH 20 & UP RR 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 1936 over IH 20 & UP RR carry?

About 3,936 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1936 over IH 20 & UP RR?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1936 over IH 20 & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.