US Bridges

IH 40 Ebml over Ross / Osage St.

Good

Potter County, Texas · 1.12 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 041880027501174

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 Ebml over Ross / Osage St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 Ebml 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 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 39,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. 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).

Location

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CarriesIH 40 Ebml
CrossesRoss / Osage St.
Location1.12 MI E of IH 27
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19261, -101.81734
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic39,600 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ebml over Ross / Osage St. built?

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

What condition is IH 40 Ebml over Ross / Osage 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 Ebml over Ross / Osage St. carry?

About 39,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 Ebml 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 Ebml over Ross / Osage St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.