US Bridges

Lp 250 WB over N Fairgrounds Road

Good

Midland County, Texas · 1.34 MI E of SH 349 · Structure no. 061650118802235

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,342
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 250 WB over N Fairgrounds Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 250 WB over N Fairgrounds Road in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,342 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,528 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesLp 250 WB
CrossesN Fairgrounds Road
Location1.34 MI E of SH 349
RouteState Highway 250
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04962, -102.06334
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,342 (2022)
Projected traffic25,528 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 Lp 250 WB over N Fairgrounds Road built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 250 WB over N Fairgrounds Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 250 WB over N Fairgrounds Road carry?

About 14,342 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lp 250 WB over N Fairgrounds Road?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 250 WB over N Fairgrounds Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.