US Bridges

IH 40 WB over US 287 WB & BNSF RR

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 8.2 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 041880027501080

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
423 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,076
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 WB over US 287 WB & BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB over US 287 WB & BNSF RR in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 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 11,076 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,060 by 2033. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40 WB
CrossesUS 287 WB & BNSF RR
Location8.2 MI E of IH 27
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19409, -101.69255
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,076 (2019)
Projected traffic15,060 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 WB over US 287 WB & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is IH 40 WB over US 287 WB & BNSF RR 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 WB over US 287 WB & BNSF RR carry?

About 11,076 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 WB over US 287 WB & BNSF RR?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 WB over US 287 WB & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.