US Bridges

FM 1788 Connector over IH 20 Bus

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of FM 1788 · Structure no. 061650000502223

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,353
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1788 Connector over IH 20 Bus is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1788 Connector over IH 20 Bus in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,353 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,352 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1788 Connector
CrossesIH 20 Bus
Location0.05 MI W of FM 1788
RouteState Highway 1788
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92092, -102.22009
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,353 (2022)
Projected traffic18,352 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1788 Connector over IH 20 Bus built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1788 Connector over IH 20 Bus 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1788 Connector over IH 20 Bus carry?

About 12,353 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1788 Connector over IH 20 Bus?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1788 Connector over IH 20 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.