US Bridges

FM 917 over IH 35W

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · FM 917 @ IH 35W · Structure no. 021270001403243

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 917 over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 917 over IH 35W 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 14,410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,060 by 2033. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 917
CrossesIH 35W
LocationFM 917 @ IH 35W
RouteState Highway 917
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46486, -97.26651
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,410 (2023)
Projected traffic12,060 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 917 over IH 35W built?

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

What condition is FM 917 over IH 35W 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 FM 917 over IH 35W carry?

About 14,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 917 over IH 35W?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 917 over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.