US Bridges

CR 159(YARRINGTON) over IH 35 Ml

Good

Hays County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of FM 150 · Structure no. 141060001602450

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 159(YARRINGTON) over IH 35 Ml is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 159(YARRINGTON) over IH 35 Ml in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,998 by 2031. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 159(YARRINGTON)
CrossesIH 35 Ml
Location3.0 MI S of FM 150
RouteCounty Highway 159
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94699, -97.88039
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2010)
Projected traffic24,998 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 159(YARRINGTON) over IH 35 Ml built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 159(YARRINGTON) over IH 35 Ml 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does CR 159(YARRINGTON) over IH 35 Ml carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 159(YARRINGTON) over IH 35 Ml?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns CR 159(YARRINGTON) over IH 35 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.