US Bridges

Loop 322 SB over Industrial Blvd

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 4.85 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210239801011

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,711
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 322 SB over Industrial Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 322 SB over Industrial Blvd in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,711 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2033. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 322 SB
CrossesIndustrial Blvd
Location4.85 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 322
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40158, -99.71603
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,711 (2019)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 322 SB over Industrial Blvd built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 322 SB over Industrial Blvd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 322 SB over Industrial Blvd carry?

About 5,711 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Loop 322 SB over Industrial Blvd?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 322 SB over Industrial Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.