US Bridges

IH 27 SB over Bell Ave

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 0.9 MI NE of SH 335 · Structure no. 041910016809051

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,303
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB over Bell Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB over Bell Ave in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 12,303 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 27 SB
CrossesBell Ave
Location0.9 MI NE of SH 335
RouteInterstate 27
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.12908, -101.9017
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,303 (2019)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 SB over Bell Ave built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 SB over Bell 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 SB over Bell Ave carry?

About 12,303 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB over Bell Ave?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB over Bell Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.