US Bridges

Johnston RD over IH 35E

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 5.3 MI S of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710004808148

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnston RD over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnston RD 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 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 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohnston RD
CrossesIH 35E
Location5.3 MI S of FM 66
RouteCounty Highway 322
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29951, -96.86481
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Johnston RD over IH 35E built?

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

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

About 293 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Johnston RD over IH 35E?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Johnston RD over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.