US Bridges

SH 22 over IH 35

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 3267 · Structure no. 091100001424471

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,459
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 22 over IH 35 in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,459 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,151 by 2039. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesIH 35
Location0.7 MI N of FM 3267
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00878, -97.09505
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,459 (2019)
Projected traffic16,151 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 22 over IH 35 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 SH 22 over IH 35 carry?

About 13,459 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over IH 35?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.