US Bridges

IH 40 Wbml over Arthur ST

Good

Potter County, Texas · 0.6 Mi. E of IH 27 · Structure no. 041880027501171

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 Wbml over Arthur ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 Wbml over Arthur ST in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 48,600 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2038. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesIH 40 Wbml
CrossesArthur ST
Location0.6 Mi. E of IH 27
RouteInterstate 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19254, -101.82692
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,600 (2016)
Projected traffic68,000 by 2038
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Wbml over Arthur ST built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 Wbml over Arthur 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 40 Wbml over Arthur ST carry?

About 48,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 Wbml over Arthur ST?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 Wbml over Arthur ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.