US Bridges

Lamesa RD over IH 20

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of SH 349 · Structure no. 061650000515192

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamesa RD over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lamesa RD 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 8,676 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,146 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLamesa RD
CrossesIH 20
Location1.00 MI E of SH 349
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97621, -102.05741
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,676 (2022)
Projected traffic12,146 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$194,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamesa RD over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Lamesa RD 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 Lamesa RD over IH 20 carry?

About 8,676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lamesa RD over IH 20?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lamesa RD over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.