US Bridges

IH 40 EB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn

Poor

Gray County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of SH 273 · Structure no. 040910027511150

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,114
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 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,114 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,910 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 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
Location1.2 MI W of SH 273
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22776, -100.62194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,114 (2023)
Projected traffic10,910 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 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 EB over IH 40 Frontage Road Conn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 7,114 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.