US Bridges

FM 2373 over IH 40

Good

Carson County, Texas · 4.9MI E. of 188/033 CO Li · Structure no. 040330027502186

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2373 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 2373 over IH 40 in Carson County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2373
CrossesIH 40
Location4.9MI E. of 188/033 CO Li
RouteState Highway 2373
CountyCarson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22119, -101.54302
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2373 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2373 over IH 40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2373 over IH 40 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2373 over IH 40?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2373 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.