US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Loop 322

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.65 MI SE of SH 351 · Structure no. 082210000606186

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,010
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Loop 322 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Loop 322 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 years old, older 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 12,010 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,860 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesLoop 322
Location1.65 MI SE of SH 351
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4609, -99.6773
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,010 (2019)
Projected traffic14,860 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$396,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Loop 322 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Loop 322 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Loop 322 carry?

About 12,010 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Loop 322?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Loop 322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.