US Bridges

IH 27 NB over Western Ave

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 2.7 MI NE of Lp 335S · Structure no. 041910016809042

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,105
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 NB over Western Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB over Western Ave in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 years old, older 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 13,105 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,160 by 2033. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesIH 27 NB
CrossesWestern Ave
Location2.7 MI NE of Lp 335S
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates35.15017, -101.88355
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,105 (2019)
Projected traffic21,160 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 NB over Western Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 27 NB over Western Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 NB over Western Ave carry?

About 13,105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 NB over Western Ave?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 NB over Western Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.