US Bridges

IH 35 Sbfr over Lampasas River

Good

Bell County, Texas · 2.25 MI SW of Lp 121 · Structure no. 090140001506534

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbfr over Lampasas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbfr over Lampasas River in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2037. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Sbfr
CrossesLampasas River
Location2.25 MI SW of Lp 121
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00201, -97.49229
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Sbfr over Lampasas River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Sbfr over Lampasas River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Sbfr over Lampasas River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbfr over Lampasas River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbfr over Lampasas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.