US Bridges

IH 35W SB over S Fk Chambers CR

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM2258 · Structure no. 021270001404059

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
340 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,397
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W SB over S Fk Chambers CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W SB over S Fk Chambers CR in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 86 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 21,397 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,270 by 2038. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35W SB
CrossesS Fk Chambers CR
Location0.3 MI S of FM2258
RouteInterstate 35
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29186, -97.17932
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,397 (2023)
Projected traffic18,270 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$439,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W SB over S Fk Chambers CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 35W SB over S Fk Chambers CR 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 S Fk Chambers CR carry?

About 21,397 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W SB over S Fk Chambers CR?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W SB over S Fk Chambers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.