US Bridges

IH 35 NB Ml over Berger/Hart RD

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.2 Mi. N of Loop 363 · Structure no. 090140001504584

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,523
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB Ml over Berger/Hart RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB Ml over Berger/Hart RD in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 45,523 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,732 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 NB Ml
CrossesBerger/Hart RD
Location1.2 Mi. N of Loop 363
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15507, -97.32389
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,523 (2023)
Projected traffic63,732 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IH 35 NB Ml over Berger/Hart RD built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB Ml over Berger/Hart RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB Ml over Berger/Hart RD carry?

About 45,523 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB Ml over Berger/Hart RD?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB Ml over Berger/Hart RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.