US Bridges

Avondale ST over IH 40

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Bell ST · Structure no. 041880027501034

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,771
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avondale ST over IH 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avondale ST over IH 40 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,771 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,700 by 2028. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAvondale ST
CrossesIH 40
Location0.5 MI E of Bell ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19118, -101.89331
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,771 (2020)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avondale ST over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avondale 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Avondale ST over IH 40 carry?

About 4,771 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Avondale ST over IH 40?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Avondale ST over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.