US Bridges

Bill Lewis (CR319) over IH 35E

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 8.9 MI S of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710004808066

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Lewis (CR319) over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bill Lewis (CR319) over IH 35E 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 542 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBill Lewis (CR319)
CrossesIH 35E
Location8.9 MI S of FM 66
RouteCounty Highway 319
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24642, -96.87557
Functional classRural 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.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic542 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Lewis (CR319) over IH 35E built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Lewis (CR319) over IH 35E 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 Bill Lewis (CR319) over IH 35E carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bill Lewis (CR319) over IH 35E?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Lewis (CR319) over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.