US Bridges

IH 40 EB over County RD 26

Good

Wheeler County, Texas · 3.00 MI E of FM 1802 · Structure no. 252420027513098

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 EB over County RD 26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 EB over County RD 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,830 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,760 by 2033. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 40 EB
CrossesCounty RD 26
Location3.00 MI E of FM 1802
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22663, -100.07704
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,830 (2013)
Projected traffic6,760 by 2033
Trucks47%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 EB over County RD 26 built?

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

What condition is IH 40 EB over County RD 26 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 EB over County RD 26 carry?

About 4,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 EB over County RD 26?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 EB over County RD 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.