US Bridges

W Bi 40 over IH 40

Fair

Oldham County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of US 385 · Structure no. 041800009004059

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bi 40 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 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 6 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2033. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Bi 40
CrossesIH 40
Location1.2 MI E of US 385
RouteState Highway 40
CountyOldham County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.23868, -102.40604
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2013)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Bi 40 over IH 40 built?

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

What condition is W 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 W Bi 40 over IH 40 carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is W Bi 40 over IH 40?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W Bi 40 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.