US Bridges

IH27 SB to IH40 EB over IH 27

Fair

Potter County, Texas · IH 40 & IH 27 Interchange · Structure no. 041880016810133

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,710
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH27 SB to IH40 EB over IH 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH27 SB to IH40 EB over IH 27 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 8,710 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,190 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIH27 SB to IH40 EB
CrossesIH 27
LocationIH 40 & IH 27 Interchange
RouteInterstate 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19127, -101.83776
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,710 (2012)
Projected traffic12,190 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 IH27 SB to IH40 EB over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IH27 SB to IH40 EB over IH 27 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH27 SB to IH40 EB over IH 27 carry?

About 8,710 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH27 SB to IH40 EB over IH 27?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH27 SB to IH40 EB over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.