US Bridges

US 82 WB Exit Ramp over US 82 WB Taft ST Ent Rmp

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.8 MI SW of US 281 · Structure no. 032430015604081

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,585
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 WB Exit Ramp over US 82 WB Taft ST Ent Rmp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 WB Exit Ramp over US 82 WB Taft ST Ent Rmp in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 8,585 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2033. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82 WB Exit Ramp
CrossesUS 82 WB Taft ST Ent Rmp
Location1.8 MI SW of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88799, -98.52217
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,585 (2024)
Projected traffic920 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 WB Exit Ramp over US 82 WB Taft ST Ent Rmp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 WB Exit Ramp over US 82 WB Taft ST Ent Rmp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 WB Exit Ramp over US 82 WB Taft ST Ent Rmp carry?

About 8,585 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 82 WB Exit Ramp over US 82 WB Taft ST Ent Rmp?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 WB Exit Ramp over US 82 WB Taft ST Ent Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.