US Bridges

SH 158 Wb/Sl 250NB over Thomason DR

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 2.4 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 061650118802024

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,036
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 Wb/Sl 250NB over Thomason DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 158 Wb/Sl 250NB over Thomason DR in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 22,036 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,918 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 158 Wb/Sl 250NB
CrossesThomason DR
Location2.4 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98164, -102.14856
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,036 (2022)
Projected traffic30,918 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 SH 158 Wb/Sl 250NB over Thomason DR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158 Wb/Sl 250NB over Thomason DR 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 158 Wb/Sl 250NB over Thomason DR carry?

About 22,036 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 Wb/Sl 250NB over Thomason DR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 Wb/Sl 250NB over Thomason DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.