US Bridges

IH 40 WB over FM 295

Fair

Carson County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of US 66 · Structure no. 040330027504121

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,311
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 WB over FM 295 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB over FM 295 in Carson County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,311 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,620 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40 WB
CrossesFM 295
Location0.8 MI N of US 66
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCarson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.21301, -101.11718
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,311 (2018)
Projected traffic6,620 by 2033
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 WB over FM 295 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 WB over FM 295 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 40 WB over FM 295 carry?

About 6,311 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 WB over FM 295?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 WB over FM 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.