US Bridges

Lp 250 NB over SH 158

Fair

Midland County, Texas · SH 158 & Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650046302011

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
645 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,084
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 250 NB over SH 158 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 250 NB over SH 158 in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 22,084 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,918 by 2042. The structure is 645 ft (196.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 250 NB
CrossesSH 158
LocationSH 158 & Lp 250
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99791, -102.15376
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length645 ft (196.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,084 (2022)
Projected traffic30,918 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lp 250 NB over SH 158 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 250 NB over SH 158 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 Lp 250 NB over SH 158 carry?

About 22,084 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lp 250 NB over SH 158?

The structure is 645 ft (196.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 250 NB over SH 158?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.