US Bridges

IH 40 WB over Whitaker RD

Good

Potter County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Slp 335 · Structure no. 041880027501181

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,870
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 WB over Whitaker RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB over Whitaker RD in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 49,870 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,147 by 2039. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesIH 40 WB
CrossesWhitaker RD
Location1.0 MI W of Slp 335
RouteInterstate 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19275, -101.76008
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 geometry7: Better than 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 length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,870 (2019)
Projected traffic57,147 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 WB over Whitaker RD built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 WB over Whitaker RD 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 WB over Whitaker RD carry?

About 49,870 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 WB over Whitaker RD?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 WB over Whitaker RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.