US Bridges

SH 302/LP 338 NB over FM 2020

Good

Ector County, Texas · SH 302 at FM 2020 · Structure no. 060690222401014

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,136
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 302/LP 338 NB over FM 2020 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 302/LP 338 NB over FM 2020 in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,136 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,830 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 302/LP 338 NB
CrossesFM 2020
LocationSH 302 at FM 2020
RouteState Highway 302
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86089, -102.41472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,136 (2022)
Projected traffic14,830 by 2031
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 302/LP 338 NB over FM 2020 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 302/LP 338 NB over FM 2020 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 302/LP 338 NB over FM 2020 carry?

About 8,136 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 302/LP 338 NB over FM 2020?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 302/LP 338 NB over FM 2020?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.