US Bridges

SH 302/LP 338 NB over IH 20 Bus & UP RR

Fair

Ector County, Texas · SH 302 at IH 20 Bus · Structure no. 060690222401228

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 302/LP 338 NB over IH 20 Bus & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 302/LP 338 NB over IH 20 Bus & UP RR 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 44 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
CrossesIH 20 Bus & UP RR
LocationSH 302 at IH 20 Bus
RouteState Highway 338
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82314, -102.40858
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2013)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SH 302/LP 338 NB over IH 20 Bus & UP RR built?

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

What condition is SH 302/LP 338 NB over IH 20 Bus & 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 302/LP 338 NB over IH 20 Bus & UP RR carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 302/LP 338 NB over IH 20 Bus & UP RR?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 302/LP 338 NB over IH 20 Bus & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.