US Bridges

Crane Avenue over IH 20

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.70 MI W. of US 385 · Structure no. 060690000407227

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Avenue over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crane Avenue over IH 20 in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,040 by 2037. The structure is 305 ft (93 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 Avenue
CrossesIH 20
Location0.70 MI W. of US 385
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82403, -102.36639
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2015)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crane Avenue over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane Avenue 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Crane Avenue over IH 20 carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Crane Avenue over IH 20?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Crane Avenue over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.