US Bridges

IH40 WB to IH27 SB over IH 27

Fair

Potter County, Texas · IH 40 & IH 27 Interchange · Structure no. 041880027501137

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,575
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH40 WB to IH27 SB over IH 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH40 WB to IH27 SB over IH 27 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 12,575 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,210 by 2031. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesIH40 WB to IH27 SB
CrossesIH 27
LocationIH 40 & IH 27 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19471, -101.83641
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,575 (2019)
Projected traffic8,210 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH40 WB to IH27 SB over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH40 WB to IH27 SB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH40 WB to IH27 SB over IH 27 carry?

About 12,575 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH40 WB to IH27 SB over IH 27?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH40 WB to IH27 SB over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.