US Bridges

SH 322(ESTES Pkwy) over IH 20

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 100930049507298

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 322(ESTES Pkwy) over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 322(ESTES Pkwy) over IH 20 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 15,990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,390 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 322(ESTES Pkwy)
CrossesIH 20
Location0.75 MI W of US 259
RouteState Highway 322
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44569, -94.72059
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,990 (2013)
Projected traffic22,390 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 322(ESTES Pkwy) over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 322(ESTES Pkwy) over IH 20 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 322(ESTES Pkwy) over IH 20 carry?

About 15,990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 322(ESTES Pkwy) over IH 20?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 322(ESTES Pkwy) over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.