US Bridges

IH 40 EB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Carson Cl · Structure no. 040910027505126

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,165
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 EB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 EB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn in Gray 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 7,165 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,710 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 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
CrossesIH 40 Frontage Road Conn
Location0.1 MI E of Carson Cl
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19826, -101.08475
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,165 (2023)
Projected traffic11,710 by 2033
Trucks58%
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 IH 40 Frontage Road Conn built?

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

What condition is IH 40 EB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 40 EB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn carry?

About 7,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 EB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 EB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.