IH27 NB to IH40 WB over IH 27
FairPotter County, Texas · IH 40 & IH 27 Interchange · Structure no. 041880027501132
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,870
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH27 NB to IH40 WB over IH 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH27 NB to IH40 WB over IH 27 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 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 5,870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,210 by 2029. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH27 NB to IH40 WB over IH 27 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is IH27 NB to IH40 WB over IH 27 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 IH27 NB to IH40 WB over IH 27 carry?
About 5,870 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IH27 NB to IH40 WB over IH 27?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns IH27 NB to IH40 WB over IH 27?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.