US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Lp 250

Fair

Midland County, Texas · IH 20 @ Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650000515268

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,138
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Lp 250 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Lp 250 in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 17,138 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,567 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 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
CrossesLp 250
LocationIH 20 @ Lp 250
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03164, -101.98792
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,138 (2022)
Projected traffic20,567 by 2042
Trucks42%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Lp 250 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Lp 250 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 Lp 250 carry?

About 17,138 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Lp 250?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Lp 250?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.