US Bridges

IH 40 Wbfr over Bi 40 EB

Good

Potter County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of Lp 335 W · Structure no. 041880027501131

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 Wbfr over Bi 40 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 Wbfr over Bi 40 EB in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40 Wbfr
CrossesBi 40 EB
Location1.7 MI W of Lp 335 W
RouteState Highway 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.188, -101.96759
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2013)
Projected traffic410 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$122,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 Wbfr over Bi 40 EB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is IH 40 Wbfr over Bi 40 EB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 Wbfr over Bi 40 EB carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 Wbfr over Bi 40 EB?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 Wbfr over Bi 40 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.