US Bridges

IH 40 over BNSF RR Yard

Fair

Potter County, Texas · .25 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 041880027501157

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
921 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 over BNSF RR Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 over BNSF RR Yard in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 99,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,020 by 2033. The structure is 921 ft (280.7 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40
CrossesBNSF RR Yard
Location.25 MI E of IH 27
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19244, -101.83135
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length921 ft (280.7 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,300 (2013)
Projected traffic139,020 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 over BNSF RR Yard built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 over BNSF RR Yard 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 over BNSF RR Yard carry?

About 99,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 over BNSF RR Yard?

The structure is 921 ft (280.7 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 over BNSF RR Yard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.