US Bridges

E Loop 338 SB over Bus 20 / UP RR

Fair

Ector County, Texas · E Lp 338 at Bus 20 · Structure no. 060690222401230

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
508 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,936
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Loop 338 SB over Bus 20 / UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Loop 338 SB over Bus 20 / 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 10,936 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,510 by 2033. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Loop 338 SB
CrossesBus 20 / UP RR
LocationE Lp 338 at Bus 20
RouteState Highway 338
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87409, -102.31023
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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,936 (2017)
Projected traffic12,510 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$536,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Loop 338 SB over Bus 20 / UP RR built?

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

What condition is E Loop 338 SB over Bus 20 / 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 E Loop 338 SB over Bus 20 / UP RR carry?

About 10,936 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E Loop 338 SB over Bus 20 / UP RR?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Loop 338 SB over Bus 20 / UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.