US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over SH 349

Fair

Midland County, Texas · At JCT of IH 20 Bus · Structure no. 061650038009213

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,293
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over SH 349 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Bus over SH 349 in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 15,293 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,030 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesSH 349
LocationAt JCT of IH 20 Bus
RouteState Highway 20
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99406, -102.07797
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,293 (2022)
Projected traffic15,030 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Bus over SH 349 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is IH 20 Bus 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bus over SH 349 carry?

About 15,293 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over SH 349?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over SH 349?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.