US Bridges

IH 40 WB over Julian/Wolfin St.

Good

Potter County, Texas · IH40 MP 68.3 · Structure no. 041880027501152

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
705 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,302
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 WB over Julian/Wolfin St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB over Julian/Wolfin St. in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 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 32,302 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,430 by 2033. The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesIH 40 WB
CrossesJulian/Wolfin St.
LocationIH40 MP 68.3
RouteInterstate 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19293, -101.87341
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length705 ft (214.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,302 (2017)
Projected traffic61,430 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 WB over Julian/Wolfin St. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is IH 40 WB over Julian/Wolfin St. 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 WB over Julian/Wolfin St. carry?

About 32,302 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 WB over Julian/Wolfin St.?

The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 WB over Julian/Wolfin St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.