US Bridges

IH 35E Mls over SH 34

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · IH 35E at SH 34 · Structure no. 180710004808181

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Mls over SH 34 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 35E Mls over SH 34 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 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 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,860 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E Mls
CrossesSH 34
LocationIH 35E at SH 34
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19608, -96.89929
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 traffic42,860 by 2040
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 34 built?

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

What condition is IH 35E Mls over SH 34 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 IH 35E Mls over SH 34 carry?

About 49,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Mls over SH 34?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Mls over SH 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.