US Bridges

IH 35 NB Ml over UPRR

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of SH 80 · Structure no. 141060001603124

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,766
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB Ml over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB Ml over UPRR in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 years old, older 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 51,766 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,670 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 NB Ml
CrossesUPRR
Location0.2 MI N of SH 80
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88487, -97.91971
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,766 (2019)
Projected traffic55,670 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB Ml over UPRR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is IH 35 NB Ml over UPRR 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 IH 35 NB Ml over UPRR carry?

About 51,766 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB Ml over UPRR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB Ml over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.