US Bridges

IH 27 NB over US 70

Good

Hale County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of SH 194 · Structure no. 050960006704050

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,682
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 NB over US 70 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB over US 70 in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,682 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,230 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 27 NB
CrossesUS 70
Location1.90 MI S of SH 194
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates34.18756, -101.74981
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,682 (2019)
Projected traffic7,230 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 NB over US 70 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 NB over US 70 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 NB over US 70 carry?

About 6,682 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 NB over US 70?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 NB over US 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.