IH 35E over Big Onion Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 6.1 MI S of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710004808024
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,154
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35E over Big Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E over Big Onion Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 44,154 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,933 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35E over Big Onion Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35E over Big Onion Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does IH 35E over Big Onion Creek carry?
About 44,154 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is IH 35E over Big Onion Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35E over Big Onion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.