US Bridges

IH 27 NB over 26 TH Street

Fair

Potter County, Texas · IH 27 @ 26th ST · Structure no. 041880016810060

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
26,446
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 NB over 26 TH Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB over 26 TH Street in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 67 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 26,446 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,660 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesIH 27 NB
Crosses26 TH Street
LocationIH 27 @ 26th ST
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates35.18559, -101.83816
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,446 (2019)
Projected traffic39,660 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 NB over 26 TH Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 27 NB over 26 TH Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 27 NB over 26 TH Street carry?

About 26,446 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 NB over 26 TH Street?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 NB over 26 TH Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.