US Bridges

Loop 250 over IH 20 Bus & UPRR

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 061650000503267

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
504 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,913
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 250 over IH 20 Bus & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 250 over IH 20 Bus & UPRR in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 13,913 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2032. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLoop 250
CrossesIH 20 Bus & UPRR
Location0.50 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 250
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03787, -101.99259
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,913 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 250 over IH 20 Bus & UPRR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 250 over IH 20 Bus & UPRR 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Loop 250 over IH 20 Bus & UPRR carry?

About 13,913 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loop 250 over IH 20 Bus & UPRR?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 250 over IH 20 Bus & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.