US Bridges

Bi 40 EB over IH 40

Good

Gray County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of SH 273 · Structure no. 040910027511141

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
408 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bi 40 EB over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bi 40 EB over IH 40 in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 423 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBi 40 EB
CrossesIH 40
Location1.2 MI W of SH 273
RouteState Highway 40
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22864, -100.63168
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2023)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bi 40 EB over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bi 40 EB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bi 40 EB over IH 40 carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Bi 40 EB over IH 40?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bi 40 EB over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.