US Bridges

Bi 40 WB over BNSF RR

Good

Potter County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 041880009006133

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bi 40 WB over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bi 40 WB over BNSF RR in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBi 40 WB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.6 MI W of US 87
RouteState Highway 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22223, -101.86022
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2021)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2041
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bi 40 WB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bi 40 WB over BNSF RR 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 Bi 40 WB over BNSF RR carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Bi 40 WB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bi 40 WB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.