US Bridges

IH 35 over UPRR

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of FM 3267 · Structure no. 091100001424078

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,429
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 over UPRR in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 56,429 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,182 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesUPRR
Location0.60 MI S of FM 3267
RouteInterstate 35
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98307, -97.10962
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,429 (2020)
Projected traffic95,182 by 2039
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 over UPRR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35 over UPRR carry?

About 56,429 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over UPRR?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.