US Bridges

IH 35E Mls over Derrs Chapel RD

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710004808174

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,618
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Mls over Derrs Chapel RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 35E Mls over Derrs Chapel RD in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 48,618 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,860 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Mls
CrossesDerrs Chapel RD
Location1.4 MI S of SH 34
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17681, -96.90928
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,618 (2023)
Projected traffic42,860 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E Mls over Derrs Chapel RD built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E Mls over Derrs Chapel RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E Mls over Derrs Chapel RD carry?

About 48,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Mls over Derrs Chapel RD?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Mls over Derrs Chapel RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.