US Bridges

IH 35 Nbfr over BNSF RR Belco Yard

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.65 Mi. North of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140001514702

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
484 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbfr over BNSF RR Belco Yard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbfr over BNSF RR Belco Yard in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2045. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Nbfr
CrossesBNSF RR Belco Yard
Location0.65 Mi. North of SH 53
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12225, -97.35035
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 IH 35 Nbfr over BNSF RR Belco Yard built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbfr over BNSF RR Belco Yard 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbfr over BNSF RR Belco Yard carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbfr over BNSF RR Belco Yard?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbfr over BNSF RR Belco Yard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.