FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N MAIN ST

Carrying N MAIN ST over SCHARBAUER DRAW

0.7 MI S OF WADLEY AVE, Midland, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N MAIN ST

The N MAIN ST bridge in Midland, Texas carries N MAIN ST over SCHARBAUER DRAW. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,090 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. 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 MAIN ST compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
135
Bridges in Midland · 2 in Poor condition
N MAIN ST 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.8
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
15.9 m (52 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,090 vehicles/day
Structure Number
061650B05680001

How to read this record

N MAIN ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare N MAIN ST 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 MAIN ST?

N MAIN ST in Midland, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N MAIN ST inspected?

N MAIN ST'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 4,090 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N MAIN ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for N MAIN ST?

N MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N MAIN ST?

N MAIN ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is N MAIN ST and does age affect safety?

N MAIN ST was built in 1957, making it 69 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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