US Bridges

IH 35W NB over S Fk Chambers CR

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 2258 · Structure no. 021270001404281

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,397
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W NB over S Fk Chambers CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W NB over S Fk Chambers CR in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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.

CarriesIH 35W NB
CrossesS Fk Chambers CR
Location0.3 MI S of FM 2258
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29186, -97.17909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.