US Bridges

Bethesda RD over IH 35W

Good

Johnson County, Texas · Bethesda RD @ IH 35W · Structure no. 021270001403495

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethesda RD over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethesda RD over IH 35W in Johnson 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 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBethesda RD
CrossesIH 35W
LocationBethesda RD @ IH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48613, -97.28001
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2010)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bethesda RD over IH 35W built?

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

What condition is Bethesda RD 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Bethesda RD over IH 35W carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bethesda RD over IH 35W?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bethesda RD over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.