US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over Leon River

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140001514335

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over Leon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB FR over Leon River in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,288 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,203 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesLeon River
Location0.1 MI NE of FM 93
RouteState Highway 35
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05783, -97.4447
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,288 (2023)
Projected traffic3,203 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB FR over Leon River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB FR over Leon River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB FR over Leon River carry?

About 2,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over Leon River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.