US Bridges

IH 35E SB over IH 35W

Good

Hill County, Texas · 2.68 MI SW of FM 2959 · Structure no. 091100004809525

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
527 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,664
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over IH 35W in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 37,664 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesIH 35W
Location2.68 MI SW of FM 2959
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05581, -97.09342
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length527 ft (160.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,664 (2019)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 35E SB over IH 35W built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E SB over IH 35W 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB over IH 35W carry?

About 37,664 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over IH 35W?

The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.