US Bridges

IH35 NB - US190 WB over IH 35

Good

Bell County, Texas · IH35 / US190 Interchange · Structure no. 090140001506535

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
5,071 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH35 NB - US190 WB over IH 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35 NB - US190 WB over IH 35 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2035. The structure is 5,071 ft (1,545.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH35 NB - US190 WB
CrossesIH 35
LocationIH35 / US190 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04411, -97.4678
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+34 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length5,071 ft (1,545.6 m)
Longest span276 ft (84.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH35 NB - US190 WB over IH 35 built?

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

What condition is IH35 NB - US190 WB over IH 35 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH35 NB - US190 WB over IH 35 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH35 NB - US190 WB over IH 35?

The structure is 5,071 ft (1,545.6 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH35 NB - US190 WB over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.