US Bridges

Central Ave over IH 35

Good

Bell County, Texas · IH 35 at Central Ave · Structure no. 090140001514699

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over IH 35 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,900 by 2035. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesIH 35
LocationIH 35 at Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10208, -97.36008
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2015)
Projected traffic17,900 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over IH 35 built?

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

What condition is Central Ave over IH 35 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 Central Ave over IH 35 carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over IH 35?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.