US Bridges

E Bi 40 over IH 40

Fair

Oldham County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of US 385 · Structure no. 041800009003056

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Bi 40 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Bi 40 over IH 40 in Oldham County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE Bi 40
CrossesIH 40
Location1.2 MI W of US 385
RouteState Highway 40
CountyOldham County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.24699, -102.44822
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Bi 40 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Bi 40 over IH 40 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 September 2023.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E Bi 40 over IH 40?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E Bi 40 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.