US Bridges

IH 35E over Chambers Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710004808125

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over Chambers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E over Chambers 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 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 49,571 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,400 by 2031. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E
CrossesChambers Creek
Location2.6 MI N of SH 34
RouteInterstate 35
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23166, -96.88199
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,571 (2023)
Projected traffic43,400 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E over Chambers Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35E over Chambers Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E over Chambers Creek carry?

About 49,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over Chambers Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E over Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.