US Bridges

IH 40 EB over FM 2300

Fair

Carson County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Gray C/L · Structure no. 040330027504124

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,888
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 EB over FM 2300 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 EB over FM 2300 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 5,888 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,620 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 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 EB
CrossesFM 2300
Location1.0 MI W of Gray C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCarson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.20918, -101.09961
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,888 (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 EB over FM 2300 built?

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

What condition is IH 40 EB over FM 2300 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 EB over FM 2300 carry?

About 5,888 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 EB over FM 2300?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 EB over FM 2300?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.