IH 40 EB over Eastern ST
FairPotter County, Texas · 3.3 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 041880027501043
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,387
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 40 EB over Eastern ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 EB over Eastern ST in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 25,387 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,440 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 59 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 40 EB over Eastern ST built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is IH 40 EB over Eastern ST 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 IH 40 EB over Eastern ST carry?
About 25,387 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is IH 40 EB over Eastern ST?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns IH 40 EB over Eastern ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.