FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 70 / BUS 20 CON

Carrying SH 70 / BUS 20 CON over IH 20 EB ML & WB ML

1.25 MI W OF FM 1856, Nolan, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: SH 70 / BUS 20 CON

The SH 70 / BUS 20 CON bridge in Nolan, Texas carries SH 70 / BUS 20 CON over IH 20 EB ML & WB ML. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 19,350 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SH 70 / BUS 20 CON compares

166
Bridges in Nolan · 3 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
19,350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081770000603318

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 70 / BUS 20 CON 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 SH 70 / BUS 20 CON against other structures in Nolan 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 SH 70 / BUS 20 CON?

SH 70 / BUS 20 CON in Nolan, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 70 / BUS 20 CON inspected?

SH 70 / BUS 20 CON'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 19,350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 70 / BUS 20 CON 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 SH 70 / BUS 20 CON?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SH 70 / BUS 20 CON.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 70 / BUS 20 CON?

Ownership is not specified for SH 70 / BUS 20 CON in the NBI.

How old is SH 70 / BUS 20 CON and does age affect safety?

SH 70 / BUS 20 CON was built in 1989, making it 37 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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