BI 40D EB
Carrying BI 40D EB over IH 40
6.9 Mi E of US 287, Carson, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BI 40D EB
The BI 40D EB bridge in Carson, Texas carries BI 40D EB over IH 40. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 10,740 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BI 40D EB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,740 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 040330027502051
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BI 40D EB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BI 40D EB against other structures in Carson and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BI 40D EB?
BI 40D EB in Carson, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BI 40D EB inspected?
BI 40D EB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,740 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BI 40D EB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BI 40D EB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BI 40D EB.
Who is responsible for maintaining BI 40D EB?
Ownership is not specified for BI 40D EB in the NBI.
How old is BI 40D EB and does age affect safety?
BI 40D EB was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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