US Bridges

Industrial Ave over SH 349

Fair

Midland County, Texas · Industrial Ave at SH 349 · Structure no. 061650038009007

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Ave over SH 349 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Ave over SH 349 in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 10,278 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,062 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Ave
CrossesSH 349
LocationIndustrial Ave at SH 349
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99319, -102.07794
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,278 (2022)
Projected traffic17,062 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Ave over SH 349 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Ave 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 Industrial Ave over SH 349 carry?

About 10,278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Ave over SH 349?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Ave over SH 349?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.