US Bridges

IH 35 SB over Old Blevins Road

Good

Falls County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740001503568

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,413
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over Old Blevins Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over Old Blevins Road in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 79,413 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesOld Blevins Road
Location1.0 MI SW of SH 7
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28144, -97.25891
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,413 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB over Old Blevins Road built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB over Old Blevins Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB over Old Blevins Road carry?

About 79,413 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over Old Blevins Road?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over Old Blevins Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.