US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over Belco Yard

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.08 Mi. NE of Enterprise · Structure no. 090140001514704

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
485 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over Belco Yard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbml over Belco Yard 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 39,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,400 by 2045. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Sbml
CrossesBelco Yard
Location0.08 Mi. NE of Enterprise
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12276, -97.35043
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,600 (2015)
Projected traffic61,400 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 Sbml over Belco Yard built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Sbml over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Sbml over Belco Yard carry?

About 39,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbml over Belco Yard?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbml over Belco Yard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.