US Bridges

IH 35W Efr over S Fk Chambers CR

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 2258 · Structure no. 021270001404282

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Efr over S Fk Chambers CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W Efr over S Fk Chambers CR 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2038. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35W Efr
CrossesS Fk Chambers CR
Location0.3 MI S of FM 2258
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29195, -97.17877
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2024)
Projected traffic380 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$831,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W Efr 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 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.