US Bridges

SH302 NB /LP338 NB over IH 20

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 3.55 MI W of US 385 · Structure no. 060690000407070

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,483
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH302 NB /LP338 NB over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH302 NB /LP338 NB over IH 20 in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,483 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,970 by 2033. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH302 NB /LP338 NB
CrossesIH 20
Location3.55 MI W of US 385
RouteState Highway 302
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81398, -102.40596
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,483 (2022)
Projected traffic8,970 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH302 NB /LP338 NB over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH302 NB /LP338 NB 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 SH302 NB /LP338 NB over IH 20 carry?

About 10,483 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH302 NB /LP338 NB over IH 20?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH302 NB /LP338 NB over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.