US Bridges

IH 20 EB over SH 349

Fair

Midland County, Texas · IH 20 at SH 349 · Structure no. 061650000514168

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,794
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over SH 349 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over SH 349 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 24,794 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,224 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesSH 349
LocationIH 20 at SH 349
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97229, -102.07393
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,794 (2022)
Projected traffic33,224 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 20 EB over SH 349 built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB over SH 349 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 IH 20 EB over SH 349 carry?

About 24,794 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over SH 349?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over SH 349?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.