US Bridges

IH 40 EB over Sl 335 and Helium RD

Good

Potter County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Soncy RD · Structure no. 041880027501184

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,046 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,368
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 EB over Sl 335 and Helium RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 EB over Sl 335 and Helium RD in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 11,368 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2030. The structure is 1,046 ft (318.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40 EB
CrossesSl 335 and Helium RD
Location1.0 MI W of Soncy RD
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.1874, -101.95496
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans7 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,046 ft (318.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,368 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB over Sl 335 and Helium RD built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 EB over Sl 335 and Helium 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 EB over Sl 335 and Helium RD carry?

About 11,368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 EB over Sl 335 and Helium RD?

The structure is 1,046 ft (318.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 EB over Sl 335 and Helium RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.