US Bridges

IH 40 WB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 2695 · Structure no. 040910027511145

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,023
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 WB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,023 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,020 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40 WB
CrossesIH 40 Frontage Road Conn
Location0.8 MI E of FM 2695
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22666, -100.58752
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,023 (2023)
Projected traffic11,020 by 2033
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 IH 40 Frontage Road Conn built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 WB 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 WB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn carry?

About 7,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

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

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.