US Bridges

IH 35W SB over Gc&sf RR & Cotter ST

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 021270001403198

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
418 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,039
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W SB over Gc&sf RR & Cotter ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W SB over Gc&sf RR & Cotter ST in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 years old, older 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 20,039 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,630 by 2040. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W SB
CrossesGc&sf RR & Cotter ST
Location0.95 MI S of US 67
RouteInterstate 35
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40248, -97.22249
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,039 (2023)
Projected traffic27,630 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W SB over Gc&sf RR & Cotter ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH 35W SB over Gc&sf RR & Cotter ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35W SB over Gc&sf RR & Cotter ST carry?

About 20,039 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W SB over Gc&sf RR & Cotter ST?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W SB over Gc&sf RR & Cotter ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.