US Bridges

US 83 over IH 40

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 4.75 MI W of FM 2168 · Structure no. 252420027512115

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,570
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over IH 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 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 4,570 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2033. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesIH 40
Location4.75 MI W of FM 2168
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.23119, -100.24916
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,570 (2013)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 83 over IH 40 built?

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

What condition is US 83 over IH 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 US 83 over IH 40 carry?

About 4,570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over IH 40?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.