US Bridges

FM 2258 over IH 35W

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · FM 2258 over I35W · Structure no. 021270001404280

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2258 over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2258 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 1,857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2038. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2258
CrossesIH 35W
LocationFM 2258 over I35W
RouteState Highway 2258
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29808, -97.18059
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,857 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 FM 2258 over IH 35W built?

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

What condition is FM 2258 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 2258 over IH 35W carry?

About 1,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2258 over IH 35W?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2258 over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.