US Bridges

IH 35E over Bigham RD

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710004808065

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over Bigham RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E over Bigham RD in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,490 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 118 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E
CrossesBigham RD
Location2.7 MI S of FM 66
RouteInterstate 35
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33697, -96.85696
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2019)
Projected traffic43,490 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 35E over Bigham RD built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E over Bigham RD 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 IH 35E over Bigham RD carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over Bigham RD?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E over Bigham RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.