US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over Hill RD

Good

Bell County, Texas · 4.90 MI SW of FM 2268 · Structure no. 090140001507396

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,895
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over Hill RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbml over Hill RD in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 34,895 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 Sbml
CrossesHill RD
Location4.90 MI SW of FM 2268
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87478, -97.58109
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 traffic34,895 (2017)
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 Sbml over Hill RD built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Sbml over Hill RD 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 Sbml over Hill RD carry?

About 34,895 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbml 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 Sbml over Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.