US Bridges

Grand ST over IH 40

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 041880027501012

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,364
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand ST over IH 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand ST over IH 40 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 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 5 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 18,364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,650 by 2029. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand ST
CrossesIH 40
Location2.3 MI E of IH 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19303, -101.79548
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,364 (2020)
Projected traffic16,650 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Grand ST over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Grand ST over IH 40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Grand ST over IH 40 carry?

About 18,364 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Grand ST over IH 40?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Grand ST over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.