US Bridges

IH 40 WB over SP 228

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 041880027501082

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,076
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 WB over SP 228 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB over SP 228 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1968, 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 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 11,076 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,060 by 2033. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 40 WB
CrossesSP 228
Location1.4 MI E of US 287
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.20506, -101.67165
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
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 WB over SP 228 built?

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

What condition is IH 40 WB over SP 228 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 SP 228 carry?

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

How long is IH 40 WB over SP 228?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 WB over SP 228?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.