US Bridges

IH40EB-IH27SB Conn over IH27SB Off Ramp to 26th

Good

Potter County, Texas · IH40-IH27 Interchange · Structure no. 041880016810169

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,165 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,690
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH40EB-IH27SB Conn over IH27SB Off Ramp to 26th is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH40EB-IH27SB Conn over IH27SB Off Ramp to 26th in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,690 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2035. The structure is 1,165 ft (355.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH40EB-IH27SB Conn
CrossesIH27SB Off Ramp to 26th
LocationIH40-IH27 Interchange
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19068, -101.838
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,165 ft (355.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,690 (2015)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH40EB-IH27SB Conn over IH27SB Off Ramp to 26th built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH40EB-IH27SB Conn over IH27SB Off Ramp to 26th 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 IH40EB-IH27SB Conn over IH27SB Off Ramp to 26th carry?

About 4,690 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH40EB-IH27SB Conn over IH27SB Off Ramp to 26th?

The structure is 1,165 ft (355.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH40EB-IH27SB Conn over IH27SB Off Ramp to 26th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.