US Bridges

Brookside Drive over IH 35 E

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.1 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 180710004804518

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside Drive over IH 35 E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookside Drive over IH 35 E in Ellis 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 1,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,800 by 2034. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookside Drive
CrossesIH 35 E
Location2.1 MI SW of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3999, -96.87252
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2014)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brookside Drive over IH 35 E built?

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

What condition is Brookside Drive over IH 35 E 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 2022.

How much traffic does Brookside Drive over IH 35 E carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Brookside Drive over IH 35 E?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Brookside Drive over IH 35 E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.