N FAIRGROUNDS RD
Carrying N FAIRGROUNDS RD over MIDLAND DRAW
1.1 MI N OF FRONT ST, Midland, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N FAIRGROUNDS RD
The N FAIRGROUNDS RD bridge in Midland, Texas carries N FAIRGROUNDS RD over MIDLAND DRAW. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 26.8 meters (88 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N FAIRGROUNDS RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1957
- Last Reconstructed
- 1985
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 26.8 m (88 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 061650B03220001
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 N FAIRGROUNDS RD 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 N FAIRGROUNDS RD against other structures in Midland 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 N FAIRGROUNDS RD?
N FAIRGROUNDS RD in Midland, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N FAIRGROUNDS RD inspected?
N FAIRGROUNDS RD'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 9,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N FAIRGROUNDS RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N FAIRGROUNDS RD?
N FAIRGROUNDS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N FAIRGROUNDS RD?
N FAIRGROUNDS RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is N FAIRGROUNDS RD and does age affect safety?
N FAIRGROUNDS RD was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.
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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