US Bridges

IH 35 over US 77

Good

Hill County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of FM 286 · Structure no. 091100001424484

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
78,522
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over US 77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 over US 77 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 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 78,522 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,437 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 154 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35
CrossesUS 77
Location1.9 MI N of FM 286
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04454, -97.09492
Functional classRural 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.
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 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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,522 (2023)
Projected traffic95,437 by 2039
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 over US 77 built?

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

What condition is IH 35 over US 77 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 IH 35 over US 77 carry?

About 78,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over US 77?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over US 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.