US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over FM 935

Good

Bell County, Texas · IH 35 at FM 935 · Structure no. 090140001504598

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over FM 935 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbml over FM 935 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 37,550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,650 by 2035. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Sbml
CrossesFM 935
LocationIH 35 at FM 935
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.20706, -97.30319
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,550 (2018)
Projected traffic43,650 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Sbml over FM 935 built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Sbml over FM 935 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Sbml over FM 935 carry?

About 37,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbml over FM 935?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbml over FM 935?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.