IH 35 SB over FM 1242
FairHill County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of FM 1304 · Structure no. 091100001407527
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,835
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 SB over FM 1242 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over FM 1242 in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5 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 34,835 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,769 by 2039. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 SB over FM 1242 built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 SB over FM 1242 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does IH 35 SB over FM 1242 carry?
About 34,835 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 SB over FM 1242?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 SB over FM 1242?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.