US Bridges

IH 35W NB over Renfro Street

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · IH 35W NB @ Renfro ST · Structure no. 021270001403232

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,233
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W NB over Renfro Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W NB over Renfro Street in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 28,233 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,430 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35W NB
CrossesRenfro Street
LocationIH 35W NB @ Renfro ST
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54384, -97.3147
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,233 (2019)
Projected traffic28,430 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 NB over Renfro Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W NB over Renfro Street 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35W NB over Renfro Street carry?

About 28,233 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W NB over Renfro Street?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W NB over Renfro Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.