US Bridges

W Loop 338 NB over SH 302/SPUR 450

Fair

Ector County, Texas · W Loop 338 at SH 302 · Structure no. 060690222401012

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Loop 338 NB over SH 302/SPUR 450 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Loop 338 NB over SH 302/SPUR 450 in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Loop 338 NB
CrossesSH 302/SPUR 450
LocationW Loop 338 at SH 302
RouteState Highway 338
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87494, -102.41998
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2013)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2033
Trucks36%
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 W Loop 338 NB over SH 302/SPUR 450 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Loop 338 NB over SH 302/SPUR 450 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 W Loop 338 NB over SH 302/SPUR 450 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is W Loop 338 NB over SH 302/SPUR 450?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W Loop 338 NB over SH 302/SPUR 450?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.