US Bridges

IH 27 SB over FM 1541 (washington St)

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of IH 40 · Structure no. 041910016809070

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,803
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB over FM 1541 (washington St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB over FM 1541 (washington St) in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 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 24,803 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,370 by 2033. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 27 SB
CrossesFM 1541 (washington St)
Location1.5 MI S of IH 40
RouteInterstate 27
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.17672, -101.84855
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,803 (2019)
Projected traffic40,370 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 SB over FM 1541 (washington St) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IH 27 SB over FM 1541 (washington St) 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 FM 1541 (washington St) carry?

About 24,803 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB over FM 1541 (washington St)?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB over FM 1541 (washington St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.