US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Loop 250

Fair

Midland County, Texas · IH 20 at Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650000515269

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,394
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Loop 250 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Loop 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 15,394 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,100 by 2029. 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 WB
CrossesLoop 250
LocationIH 20 at Lp 250
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03184, -101.98806
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,394 (2019)
Projected traffic29,100 by 2029
Trucks6%
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 WB over Loop 250 built?

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

What condition is IH 20 WB over Loop 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Loop 250 carry?

About 15,394 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Loop 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 WB over Loop 250?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.