US Bridges

Loop 322 SB over Bus Loop 20 R

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210239801321

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,578
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 322 SB over Bus Loop 20 R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 322 SB over Bus Loop 20 R in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,578 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 322 SB
CrossesBus Loop 20 R
Location1.10 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 322
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44614, -99.68339
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,578 (2019)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 SB over Bus Loop 20 R built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 322 SB over Bus Loop 20 R 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 Loop 322 SB over Bus Loop 20 R carry?

About 5,578 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Loop 322 SB over Bus Loop 20 R?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 322 SB over Bus Loop 20 R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.