US Bridges

IH35 Sbfr Dir Conn over SH 81

Good

Hill County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100001424064

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
780 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
682
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH35 Sbfr Dir Conn over SH 81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35 Sbfr Dir Conn over SH 81 in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2039. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIH35 Sbfr Dir Conn
CrossesSH 81
Location3.0 MI S of SH 22
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97032, -97.12038
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 IH35 Sbfr Dir Conn over SH 81 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH35 Sbfr Dir Conn over SH 81 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH35 Sbfr Dir Conn over SH 81 carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH35 Sbfr Dir Conn over SH 81?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH35 Sbfr Dir Conn over SH 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.