US Bridges

IH 35E Mls over Draw and Chambers DR

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710004808182

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Mls over Draw and Chambers DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Mls over Draw and Chambers DR 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 42,730 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Mls
CrossesDraw and Chambers DR
Location1.8 MI N of SH 34
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22007, -96.88796
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 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 traffic42,730 by 2040
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E Mls over Draw and Chambers DR built?

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

What condition is IH 35E Mls over Draw and Chambers DR 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 Draw and Chambers DR carry?

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

How long is IH 35E Mls over Draw and Chambers DR?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Mls over Draw and Chambers DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.