US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over Hill RD

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 4.90 MI SW of FM 2268 · Structure no. 090140001507395

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,439
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over Hill RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbml over Hill RD 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,439 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,880 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesHill RD
Location4.90 MI SW of FM 2268
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87442, -97.58104
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,439 (2019)
Projected traffic35,880 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 IH 35 Nbml over Hill RD built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over Hill RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbml over Hill RD carry?

About 40,439 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over Hill RD?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.