US Bridges

IH 35 Ml over Posey Road/ IH 35 T/A

Good

Hays County, Texas · 3.8 MI S of FM 3407 · Structure no. 141060001603455

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml over Posey Road/ IH 35 T/A is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Ml over Posey Road/ IH 35 T/A in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 93,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,300 by 2036. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Ml
CrossesPosey Road/ IH 35 T/A
Location3.8 MI S of FM 3407
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81719, -97.99727
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,000 (2016)
Projected traffic128,300 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Ml over Posey Road/ IH 35 T/A built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Ml over Posey Road/ IH 35 T/A 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 Ml over Posey Road/ IH 35 T/A carry?

About 93,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml over Posey Road/ IH 35 T/A?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Ml over Posey Road/ IH 35 T/A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.