US Bridges

IH 40 WB over RM 2381

Good

Potter County, Texas · 7.2 MI W of Lp 335 · Structure no. 041880009005132

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 WB over RM 2381 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB over RM 2381 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2019. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIH 40 WB
CrossesRM 2381
Location7.2 MI W of Lp 335
RouteInterstate 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.1914, -102.064
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2019)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2019
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 WB over RM 2381 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 WB over RM 2381 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 WB over RM 2381 carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 WB over RM 2381?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 WB over RM 2381?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.