US Bridges

IH 35W NB over CR 401/MAPLE Ave.

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 021270001404202

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,969
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W NB over CR 401/MAPLE Ave. is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35W NB over CR 401/MAPLE Ave. in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1963, 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 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 21,969 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,630 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35W NB
CrossesCR 401/MAPLE Ave.
Location1.8 MI S of US 67
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39421, -97.21233
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,969 (2023)
Projected traffic27,630 by 2040
Trucks24%
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 CR 401/MAPLE Ave. built?

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

What condition is IH 35W NB over CR 401/MAPLE Ave. 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 IH 35W NB over CR 401/MAPLE Ave. carry?

About 21,969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W NB over CR 401/MAPLE Ave.?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W NB over CR 401/MAPLE Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.