US Bridges

Washington St. over IH 40

Good

Potter County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of IH 27 · Structure no. 041880027501162

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,695
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington St. over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington St. over IH 40 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 34,695 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,500 by 2036. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington St.
CrossesIH 40
Location0.7 MI W of IH 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.1943, -101.84848
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,695 (2016)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Washington St. over IH 40 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington St. over IH 40 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 Washington St. over IH 40 carry?

About 34,695 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Washington St. over IH 40?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Washington St. over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.