US Bridges

Bi 40 over IH 40

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 252420027513093

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bi 40 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bi 40 over IH 40 in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2034. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBi 40
CrossesIH 40
Location1.30 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 40
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.228, -100.22687
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2012)
Projected traffic880 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bi 40 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bi 40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bi 40 over IH 40 carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bi 40 over IH 40?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bi 40 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.