US Bridges

IH 40 WB over Conn to Bi 40

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 252420027512110

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 WB over Conn to Bi 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB over Conn to Bi 40 in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40 WB
CrossesConn to Bi 40
Location1.10 MI W of US 83
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22849, -100.26956
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2013)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks47%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$555,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 WB over Conn to Bi 40 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 WB over Conn to Bi 40 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 WB over Conn to Bi 40 carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 WB over Conn to Bi 40?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 WB over Conn to Bi 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.