US Bridges

Lp 250 EB over Midkiff RD

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 2.6 MI W of SH 349 · Structure no. 061650118802015

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,889
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 250 EB over Midkiff RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 250 EB over Midkiff RD in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 37,889 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,225 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 250 EB
CrossesMidkiff RD
Location2.6 MI W of SH 349
RouteState Highway 250
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03338, -102.12929
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,889 (2022)
Projected traffic46,225 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 250 EB over Midkiff RD built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 250 EB over Midkiff RD 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 EB over Midkiff RD carry?

About 37,889 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 250 EB over Midkiff RD?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 250 EB over Midkiff RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.