US Bridges

IH 35 Sbfr over BNSF Railroad

Good

Bell County, Texas · IH 35 at BNSF Railroad · Structure no. 090140001514695

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
447 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbfr over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbfr over BNSF Railroad in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2035. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Sbfr
CrossesBNSF Railroad
LocationIH 35 at BNSF Railroad
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09765, -97.36534
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2015)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sbfr over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Sbfr over BNSF Railroad 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 Sbfr over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbfr over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbfr over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.