US Bridges

IH 35 Sbfr over Belco Yard

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.08 Mi. NE of Enterprise · Structure no. 090140001514705

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbfr over Belco Yard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbfr 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2045. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Sbfr
CrossesBelco Yard
Location0.08 Mi. NE of Enterprise
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12305, -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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2015)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2045
Trucks15%
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 Sbfr over Belco Yard built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Sbfr 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 Sbfr over Belco Yard carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbfr over Belco Yard?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbfr over Belco Yard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.