US Bridges

Loop 322 NB over SH 36

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.95 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210239801027

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 322 NB over SH 36 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 322 NB over SH 36 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,310 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 322 NB
CrossesSH 36
Location1.95 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 322
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43489, -99.68708
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2013)
Projected traffic9,310 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 322 NB over SH 36 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 322 NB over SH 36 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 322 NB over SH 36 carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Loop 322 NB over SH 36?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 322 NB over SH 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.