US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over FM 817 (midway Dr)

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.62 MI NE of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140001514373

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,808
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over FM 817 (midway Dr) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbml over FM 817 (midway Dr) in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 66,808 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,859 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesFM 817 (midway Dr)
Location2.62 MI NE of FM 93
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08031, -97.41218
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,808 (2023)
Projected traffic90,859 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Nbml over FM 817 (midway Dr) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over FM 817 (midway Dr) 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 Nbml over FM 817 (midway Dr) carry?

About 66,808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over FM 817 (midway Dr)?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over FM 817 (midway Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.