US Bridges

Jbs Parkway over Bi 20 E & UP RR

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of Lp 338 · Structure no. 060690000501106

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
863 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,196
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jbs Parkway over Bi 20 E & UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jbs Parkway over Bi 20 E & UP RR in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12,196 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,047 by 2042. The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJbs Parkway
CrossesBi 20 E & UP RR
Location0.8 MI W of Lp 338
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86806, -102.32058
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length863 ft (263 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,196 (2022)
Projected traffic17,047 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jbs Parkway over Bi 20 E & UP RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jbs Parkway over Bi 20 E & 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jbs Parkway over Bi 20 E & UP RR carry?

About 12,196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jbs Parkway over Bi 20 E & UP RR?

The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Jbs Parkway over Bi 20 E & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.