US Bridges

E Sterrett RD over IH 35E

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 3.7 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 180710004804047

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Sterrett RD over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Sterrett RD over IH 35E in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,115 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Sterrett RD
CrossesIH 35E
Location3.7 MI N of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47463, -96.8361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2019)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Sterrett RD over IH 35E built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Sterrett RD over IH 35E in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does E Sterrett RD over IH 35E carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E Sterrett RD over IH 35E?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E Sterrett RD over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.