US Bridges

SH 349 over SH 158

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 4.7 MI NW of SH 191 · Structure no. 061650046302197

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
348 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,473
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over SH 158 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 349 over SH 158 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 5,473 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,662 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 349
CrossesSH 158
Location4.7 MI NW of SH 191
RouteState Highway 349
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02836, -102.23833
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,473 (2022)
Projected traffic7,662 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 349 over SH 158 built?

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

What condition is SH 349 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 SH 349 over SH 158 carry?

About 5,473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over SH 158?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over SH 158?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.