US Bridges

SH 158 Eb/Sl 250SB over IH 20

Fair

Midland County, Texas · At JCT of Lp 250 & IH 20 · Structure no. 061650000514164

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,282
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 Eb/Sl 250SB over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 158 Eb/Sl 250SB over IH 20 in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 23,282 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,390 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158 Eb/Sl 250SB
CrossesIH 20
LocationAt JCT of Lp 250 & IH 20
RouteState Highway 158
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94862, -102.14335
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,282 (2022)
Projected traffic20,390 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$463,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 158 Eb/Sl 250SB over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158 Eb/Sl 250SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 158 Eb/Sl 250SB over IH 20 carry?

About 23,282 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 Eb/Sl 250SB over IH 20?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 Eb/Sl 250SB over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.