US Bridges

FM 2115 over IH 35

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of FM 2268 · Structure no. 090140001507393

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2115 over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2115 over IH 35 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2035. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2115
CrossesIH 35
Location1.20 MI S of FM 2268
RouteState Highway 2115
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91701, -97.54756
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2015)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 2115 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2115 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2115 over IH 35 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2115 over IH 35?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2115 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.