US Bridges

IH 35E Wfr over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710004808099

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Wfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35E Wfr over Drainage Ditch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 years old, older 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 49,571 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,280 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Wfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI N of SH 34
RouteState Highway 35
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19899, -96.8984
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,571 (2023)
Projected traffic4,280 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E Wfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is IH 35E Wfr over Drainage Ditch 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 Wfr over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 49,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Wfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Wfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.