US Bridges

IH 40 WB over Ross Osage ST

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.12 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 041880027501173

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 WB over Ross Osage ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB over Ross Osage 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 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 39,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,300 by 2036. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 40 WB
CrossesRoss Osage ST
Location1.12 MI E of IH 27
RouteInterstate 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19276, -101.81731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,650 (2016)
Projected traffic80,300 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 WB over Ross Osage ST built?

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

What condition is IH 40 WB over Ross Osage ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 40 WB over Ross Osage ST carry?

About 39,650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 WB over Ross Osage ST?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 WB over Ross Osage ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.