US Bridges

CR 405 over IH 35W

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 2.86 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 021270001404268

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,938
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 405 over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 405 over IH 35W in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 43,938 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 405
CrossesIH 35W
Location2.86 MI S of US 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38027, -97.20552
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,938 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 405 over IH 35W built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 405 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 CR 405 over IH 35W carry?

About 43,938 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 405 over IH 35W?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 405 over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.