SH302 SB /LP338 SB
Carrying SH302 SB /LP338 SB over IH 20
3.55 MI W OF US 385, Ector, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SH302 SB /LP338 SB
The SH302 SB /LP338 SB bridge in Ector, Texas carries SH302 SB /LP338 SB over IH 20. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 22,750 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SH302 SB /LP338 SB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 22,750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060690000407069
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH302 SB /LP338 SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SH302 SB /LP338 SB against other structures in Ector and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SH302 SB /LP338 SB?
SH302 SB /LP338 SB in Ector, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SH302 SB /LP338 SB inspected?
SH302 SB /LP338 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 22,750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH302 SB /LP338 SB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SH302 SB /LP338 SB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SH302 SB /LP338 SB.
Who is responsible for maintaining SH302 SB /LP338 SB?
Ownership is not specified for SH302 SB /LP338 SB in the NBI.
How old is SH302 SB /LP338 SB and does age affect safety?
SH302 SB /LP338 SB was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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